Fidelity International lobbies Germany to widen pension overhaul

Fidelity International: Fidelity International is a global asset management company specializing in investment solutions and advisory services for institutions, individuals, and retirement planning across international markets. The firm maintains a dedicated focus on pension and retirement products, including active ETFs and lifecycle investing strategies. In the current news, it is actively lobbying German officials to broaden an upcoming pension reform to encompass occupational pensions and workers with contribution gaps, positioning itself for potential asset inflows once the changes take effect. Lobbying Focus: Fidelity International is specifically advocating for the new private pension solution to serve as an option within occupational pension arrangements. Pension Reform: Germany's government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz is advancing a multi-part pension overhaul that includes a new capital-market-invested component modeled on Sweden's system.