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Despite investment underperformance, most Dutch and Belgian pension funds have not substantially altered their commitment to equities, writes Richard Lacaille.

— Van Bergen: 'Belgium dwarfed by Netherlands'

The Belgian pension fund market is not the most attractive in Europe for international asset managers, but this is beginning to change as schemes switch from balanced to specialist mandates – and legislative changescreate further opportunities, writes Simon Hildrey.

— Levy: confidence in Luxembourg

The recently agreed European Union Savings Directive concerning a withholding tax plan and Luxembourg’s position in this regard gives David Levy confidence in Luxembourg’s future as a prime private banking centre.

— Go: 'smaller Benelux scemes looking at hedge fund of funds'

Despite its maturity, opportunities exist within the Benelux market for institutional investment products, especially for alternatives. Gill Wadsworth reports.