Pension Funds News and Retirement Investment & Fund Management Updates
France private pension savings gain traction as confidence in state retirement system weakens
France's debate over pension reform is pushing more households to build retirement savings outside the state system. The shift comes as polling shows growing scepticism about whether pay-as-you-go ...
ASIC imposes four-year ban on former MWL adviser over Shield advice
Australia's corporate regulator is barring former MWL Financial Services adviser Pardeep Singh from providing financial services for four years over advice tied to Shield investments. The action, ...
U.S. retirement plan access remains uneven across private and public workers
Retirement benefit coverage continues to differ sharply between private employers and public sector workplaces in the U.S. In March 2026, 72% of private industry workers had access to retirement ...
Alexforbes retirement readiness improves, but only 10% remain on track in South Africa
South Africa’s retirement savings gap remains wide even as more fund members improve their long-term income outlook. Alexforbes data shows 10% of contributing members are now projected to retire ...
UK households weigh pension inheritance options before 2027 tax change
Blended families with sizeable pension savings are reassessing estate plans ahead of rule changes due in April 2027. The shift means unused pension funds are set to fall within an estate for ...
ASIC flags super fund valuation scrutiny gaps in review of unlisted assets
Australia’s corporate regulator says stronger oversight is still needed in how superannuation funds and auditors assess unlisted investment values. The findings matter for member balances, ...
Chicago Park District GO bonds affirmed at AA with stable outlook
Chicago Park District keeps its AA long-term rating on outstanding general obligation bonds, underscoring stable credit quality for one of the largest municipal park systems in the nation. The ...
European insurance regulator issues guidance on private equity-backed insurer oversight
Private equity firms are taking a larger role in the European insurance sector, prompting closer attention from supervisors. The European Insurance and Occupational Pension Authority says national ...
KWAP plans to deploy capital into strategic sectors in Malaysia under Budget 2027
Under Budget 2027, KWAP plans to deploy capital across private markets, strategic sectors and domestic capital markets to support Malaysia's economic priorities. The initiative includes several ...
Nigeria pension reforms widen safety net, target infrastructure funding
Nigeria's pension industry is broadening its mandate beyond retirement savings as regulators introduce welfare programmes for retirees and other vulnerable groups. The changes also aim to unlock ...
Malaysian government continues pension reform as retirement liabilities are expected to rise
Malaysia is moving ahead with plans to shift to a defined-contribution mechanism as federal pension costs continue to rise within the government’s operating budget. Retirement charges are ...
Lestari Cooling targets district cooling system upgrades through a capex model in Malaysia
Efforts to improve energy efficiency in cooling facilities are now in focus as industrial and commercial users seek more sustainable cost savings. Lestari Cooling Energy Sdn Bhd aims to use its ...
U.S. ESG engagement faces higher legal risk under securities rules
Debate over U.S. securities law is widening beyond traditional activist campaigns to include how mainstream investors engage with corporate management. The issue centers on whether conversations ...
French bond yields hinge on retirement age stance before 2027 election, RBC BlueBay says
Investor concern over France's public finances and election uncertainty is pushing scrutiny onto pension policy as a key driver of sovereign borrowing costs. RBC BlueBay says the market is ...
Sunrise Senior Living enters sale agreement with BDT & MSD-led group
Demand for senior living is rising as demographic shifts reshape care and housing needs across North America. Against that backdrop, Sunrise Senior Living says funds affiliated with BDT & MSD ...
La Caisse tightens control over FNZ after management overhaul
Pressure has intensified on wealth technology group FNZ as its biggest investor pushes for deeper changes to stabilise the business. The intervention follows leadership shifts, repeated capital ...
U.S. states show credit strength in managing long-term liabilities
U.S. states are entering the second half of the decade with relatively strong credit positions as they manage debt, pension and other postemployment benefit liabilities. The latest survey points ...
EIOPA flags extreme heat as top climate liability risk for European life insurers and pension providers
European insurers and pension providers face rising long-term exposure to climate-related health risks as heatwaves become more frequent and severe across the continent. EIOPA says extreme heat is ...
Nigeria informal workers face retirement savings strain
Across Nigeria's informal economy, many self-employed workers are struggling to balance daily living costs with setting aside money for old age. The pressure is raising concerns about long-term ...
Empower strategist flags two common retirement saving mistakes
Retirement savers in the U.S. often undermine long-term outcomes by contributing too little to workplace plans and by holding overly aggressive stock allocations. The warning comes as employers ...
EIOPA advances regulatory simplification for Europe's insurance and pensions sectors
European insurers and pension providers face a broader push to streamline EU rules as regulators seek to cut complexity without weakening oversight. EIOPA's latest update sets out progress already ...
