Own-initiative OPSG Advice on unlocking investment opportunities in the European Union
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EIOPA's Occupational Pensions Stakeholder Group (OPSG) argues that Europe has enough savings but lacks projects that fit institutional investors. It proposes a four-test framework (return, scale and liquidity, investor rights and business maturity) and asks policymakers to improve conditions rather than pressure institutions.
Key points
- Insurers hold over €10 trillion in assets and pension funds around €3 trillion
- Infrastructure and energy fit if regulation is predictable; venture capital fails on scale and exits
- Defence is becoming investible thanks to the €150 billion SAFE instrument
- Calls for completing the savings and investments union and warns against mandatory investment quotas
Who is affected
Occupational pension funds, insurers and European authorities
Plain-language version
The pensions stakeholder group advising EIOPA, the EU watchdog for insurers and pension plans, says Europe has plenty of savings (insurers hold over 10 trillion euros and pension funds about 3 trillion) but too few attractive projects. It proposes four tests before investing, such as returns and being able to sell, and opposes forcing investments into particular areas.
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