Venilia Amorim

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Editor at Investment & Pensions Europe

Financial writer/editor by day, community advocate in my spare time, mum and wife all of the time 💕

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Professional trustees gain influence within UK pension industry, reports say

2 weeks ago | ipe.com | Venilia Amorim

The UK’s defined benefit (DB) pension market is undergoing a transformation, with professional trustees playing an increasingly pivotal role in its governance and strategy. Recent reports from consultancies LCP and Isio shed light on the growing influence of this type of industry stakeholders, and highlight the challenges they face in shaping the future of pension schemes.
Dalriada launches DC consolidator solution to support AVC market

2 weeks ago | ipe.com | Venilia Amorim

Dalriada Trustees has launched a Defined Contribution Consolidator (DCC) solution aimed at transforming the legacy Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) market, addressing long-standing issues around cost, member engagement and scheme governance. The new solution, developed in partnership with Smart Pension and supported by advisers Gowling WLG and Hymans Robertson, offers a lower-cost, scalable alternative for trustees grappling with outdated AVC platforms.
UK authority proposes reforms to unlock insurer investment for UK growth

2 weeks ago | ipe.com | Venilia Amorim

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), a division of the Bank of England, has initiated a consultation aimed at expediting insurance sector investments to stimulate economic growth. This move responds to the government’s call to reduce regulatory barriers and foster a more dynamic investment environment. Central to the PRA’s proposal is the reform of the matching adjustment application process.
FCA proposes overhaul of rules for alternative asset managers to boost UK growth

2 weeks ago | ipe.com | Venilia Amorim

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled plans to reform the regulatory framework for alternative investment managers, in a move aimed at fostering competition, innovation, and long-term economic growth. The proposals, published as part of a call for input, are designed to create a more proportionate and streamlined regime that better reflects the UK’s post-Brexit regulatory environment.
Danica adjusts investments towards defence industry

3 weeks ago | ipe.com | Venilia Amorim

Danish pensions provider Danica is adjusting its investment framework to make it possible to invest in more defence companies that supply important components for the build-up of European defence and security, it announced today. In the future, Danica will be able to invest in more companies with different technologies, products and solutions, it stated, adding that the adjustment means that around 30 companies will be removed from its restriction list.
Institutional investors launch search for biodiversity fund manager

1 month ago | ipe.com | Venilia Amorim

A consortium of 16 leading French institutional investors has launched the selection process for the manager of a new private equity fund dedicated to biodiversity investments. This initiative, known as Objectif Biodiversité, builds on the creation of a listed biodiversity fund in late 2024 and aims to mobilise €150m to finance companies that develop tangible solutions for ecosystem preservation and restoration. Mirova was selected to run the listed fund in October.
Industry heavyweights stress importance of strengthening pension systems

1 month ago | ipe.com | Venilia Amorim

The European Commission’s call for evidence on the Savings and Investments Union (SIU) has drawn responses from key industry players, highlighting the urgent need for pension reform, market integration, and regulatory simplification.
ACCESS investment pool picks duo for £1bn private equity investment

1 month ago | ipe.com | Venilia Amorim

The ACCESS investment pool – composed of 11 local government pension schemes (LGPS) in England’s central, eastern and southern shires, with assets worth £52bn (€61.6bn) – has appointed Adams Street Partners and HarbourVest Partners as its private equity managers for a total of £1bn. The duo will oversee a multi-vintage programme whereby LGPS member funds will have the ability to commit to vintages on an ongoing basis over the term of the mandate.
French funds launch ESG initiative to measure transparency, engagement effectiveness

1 month ago | ipe.com | Venilia Amorim

French pension funds Établissement de Retraite Additionnelle de la Fonction Publique (ERAFP) and Fonds de Réserve pour les Retraites (FRR) have reached out to the institutional investment community and launched an ESG initiative to help measure the effectiveness of transparency and impact assessment. The group of investors – which includes institutional investors, asset management companies, and academics – is backed by the Forum for Responsible Investment (FIR).
EIOPA: Pension risk stable, market risks still key concern

2 months ago | ipe.com | Venilia Amorim

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has published today its January 2025 Risk Dashboard on institutions for occupational retirement provision (IORPs), which shows that risks in the European IORP sector are stable and overall at medium levels, with ongoing signs of vulnerabilities stemming from market volatility.