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July 10, 2026New Political EconomyOpen Access

In the name of risk: asset concentration and the rise of the master trust in Ireland

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HJHayley JamesPGPhilipp Golka

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Analysis reveals the shift of pension asset control from members to providers, highlighting governance risks in Ireland's system.

Key Points

  • This paper investigates the implications of master trusts on the control of pension assets in Ireland and the associated governance risks.
  • Examined the transformation of the Irish pension system and the rise of master trusts.
  • Analyzed the shift of authority from pension members to financial service providers.
  • Explored the evolving supervision from the Irish Pension Authority regarding asset concentration.
  • A significant concentration of pension assets occurred, with control shifting to financial service providers.
  • Non-opposition from negatively affected stakeholders likely due to the Pension Authority's evolving supervision.
  • Identified co-dependencies between regulators and firms that marginalize non-financial actors in governance.

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James et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a508afd6eeac72a4379ff2ahttps://doi.org/10.1080/13563467.2026.2685192
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