The move reflects rising confidence in European economies fueled by defense investments

With equities holding the largest share of portfolios, opportunities exist in US small- and mid-cap companies

Australian pension funds’ investment in the US is expected to more than double by 2035

The 4.9% rise in assets comes amid growth in DC and increased allocations to alternatives

In a long-awaited change, Sweden has streamlined its five state funds into just three

Most managers are investing in private assets to benefit from returns and illiquidity premiums

With high interest rates no longer guaranteed, more funds are increasing allocations to real estate to meet investment returns

Since 2012, private equity has outperformed all other asset classes within public pension portfolios

Over three-quarters of pension plans plan to increase allocations to Asian emerging markets in three years’ time

57 million workers do not have access to a retirement savings plan through an employer