Charting the unpredictable: Harnessing data-driven solutions to enhance investment decision making 

Pension funds, long regarded as the bedrock of long-term financial security for millions of workers worldwide, are currently navigating an increasingly tumultuous landscape.

Traditionally conservative in their investment strategies, these institutions now face a confluence of challenges that demand innovative thinking and strategic foresight. Environmental concerns, short-term regulatory pressures, and market and geopolitical uncertainties have created a complex environment that tests the resilience and adaptability of pension funds.

Three of our Managing Directors, Marnix Engels, Elske van de Burgt, and Maurits van Joolingen – who collectively have more than five decades’ experience in this field, recently share their insights on how pension funds are adapting to this new reality with Investment & Pensions Europe (IPE).

Read the interview here where they discuss: 

• The challenges posed by aging populations in developed countries, a persistently low interest rate environment, and the transition from defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC) pension plans.
• The impact of changes in the operating environment, global economy, and regulatory landscape on liquidity management, diversified investment portfolios, and the investment decision-making process.
• The critical issue of climate change, its implications for investment strategies, and the necessity of aligning with carbon emission reduction goals.
• How data and technology, including AI, combined with strategic planning and human expertise, can enable pension funds to navigate this evolving landscape.

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