Venilia Amorim

London

Editor at Investment & Pensions Europe

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

Featured in: Favicon

ipe.com

ftadviser.com

linkedin.com

Articles

European asset managers favour organic growth over M&A, Morningstar finds

1 month ago | ipe.com | Venilia Amorim

Despite mounting competitive pressure and a handful of high-profile transactions, consolidation within the European asset management industry remains limited, according to a new Morningstar report, Consolidation in the European asset management industry. The research, which analyses mergers and acquisitions among Europe’s 100 largest asset managers, finds that most firms continue to favour organic growth over transformational M&A.
Ostrum AM establishes investment solutions team in strategic leadership reshuffle

1 month ago | ipe.com | Venilia Amorim

Ostrum Asset Management has created a new investment solutions team as part of a wider restructuring within its asset management division, appointing Iain Bremner as its inaugural director. The move underscores Ostrum AM’s ambition to sharpen its focus on institutional client needs and enhance its tailored offering, the firm announced. The investment solutions unit will be responsible for designing, coordinating and promoting bespoke strategies for institutional investors.
Macquarie exits European, US public markets through strategic deal with Nomura

2 months ago | ipe.com | Venilia Amorim

Macquarie Group has agreed to divest the European and North American operations of its public investments business to Nomura, in a deal that marks a significant reshaping of the Australian group’s global asset management strategy. The transaction will see Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) transfer approximately $120bn in assets under management to Nomura Asset Management. This includes operations across equities, fixed income, and multi-asset strategies in the US and Europe.
Professional trustees gain influence within UK pension industry, reports say

2 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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

2 months 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

Mar 20, 2025 | 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

Mar 18, 2025 | 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.