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European Pensions and Property Asset Release Group

EPPARG is the principal trade body representing the interests of home equity release providers in Europe

Countries with EPPARG representatives or associates make up over 75% of all the countries in Europe with a home equity release market

EPPARG seeks to foster dialogue between industry, EU institutions and governments on innovative pensions and property asset release solutions

High level aims

To encourage appropriate levels of consumer protection and standards across Europe to allow freedom of movement

To encourage the safe development of equity release as a solution to a pension gap

To work with investors, funders and regulators to promote the development of an enabling funding framework for equity release

To share best practices across Europe to encourage growth and innovation

To work towards a recognised quality label or kitemark across Europe

EPPARG is registered in the Transparency Register of the European Union.

News

Global Equity Release market forecast to hit USD 50 billion by 2033

The European Pensions and Property Asset Release Group (EPPARG) and EY have today published the Global Equity Release Roundtable 2023 survey report, which highlights that the global equity release market could hit USD 50 billion by 2033, more than doubling its current size. The report gathers data from market leaders across 13 countries globally with established or developing equity release markets, and analyses growth potential.

Claudio Pacella: The Italian market is undoubtedly one of the most interesting in the European context

Claudio Pacella, CEO of 65Plus – Gruppo Mutuionline in Italy and an EPPARG Board Member, explains how the signature of the first funding agreement between Centro Finanziamenti and international investors represents a game-changer for the Italian market, with an estimated market opportunity in excess of €2 billion.

Thomas Bodereau, Arrago: We foresee a potential equivalent lifetime mortgage market in France to that of the UK

Thomas Bodereau, Co-Founder and CFO of French lifetime mortgage provider Arrago, describes the company’s journey to date and shares his perspective on prospects for growth in the French market, in view of the ageing demographics and high home ownership rate.