PensionsEurope in March 2026 published a statement criticizing the European Commission’s revised Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), arguing it still fails to adequately address the unique characteristics of occupational pension schemes. The industry association warned that the SFDR framework remains primarily designed for retail investment products rather than pension funds, which operate in fundamentally different environments. Unlike retail investors who can execute personal investment preferences, pension scheme members participate

Pensioenfederatie, the Dutch Federation of Pension Funds, in February 2026 urged the European Commission to better coordinate public and private investment in climate resilience projects as physical climate risks become increasingly critical for long-term institutional investors. In its response to the Commission’s climate resilience consultation, Pensioenfederatie outlined three key recommendations to mobilize private institutional capital for climate adaptation. The federation called for clearer expectations around private capital’s role in

German employers are offering an average of 6.6 employee benefits per company, yet 82% of HR leaders find the benefits market lacks in transparency and struggle to measure actual impact, according to the 2025 Roland Berger Study, published in February 2025. The comprehensive survey of over 1,700 HR executives reveals a troubling disconnect between benefits investment and strategic outcomes. Companies plan to add another 1.4 benefits in 2025, often

Generali Group and Swiss Life Global Solutions in February 2026 announced they had entered into a long-term commercial partnership under which Generali Employee Benefits (GEB) will acquire Swiss Life Network, subject to regulatory approvals. The transaction will combine the two groups’ global employee benefits networks, creating the largest platform worldwide in terms of geographical reach and premium volume. Once completed, the combined network will manage more than €3 billion

MAXIS GBN announced in February 2026 the appointment of Jayesh Patel as Chief Business Development Officer. Patel will join the Executive Committee and report to CEO Matthieu Rouot.

Dutch financial services giant Achmea in January 2026 appointed Frank Olde Hartman as director of Achmea Pensioenservices (APS), effective February 1, 2026, to oversee the unit’s strategic wind-down by 2030. The appointment comes as APS undergoes a major transition, with the business being phased out due to unprofitability as key clients migrate to the Netherlands’ new pension system. Achmea will continue supporting pension fund clients including Centraal Beheer APF,