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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

European Commissioner-designate for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, Glenn Micallef: “1 in 2 young people born today will live to 100 years of age”

The European Parliament’s Culture and Education Committee hosted a confirmation hearing with Mr Glenn Micallef, European Commissioner-designate for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, on 4 November 2024. Mr Glenn Micallef shared his views with MEPs on intergenerational fairness, protecting young people and supporting the creative sector, among other topics.

European Commissioner-designate for Financial Services and the Savings and Investment Union, Maria Luís Albuquerque: “Financial stability is absolutely key”

The European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee hosted a confirmation hearing with Mrs Maria Luís Albuquerque, European Commissioner-designate for Financial Services and the Savings and Investment Union, on 6 November 2024. Mrs Albuquerque exchanged views with MEPs on a range of topics including pensions, the housing market and securitisation, among others.

EPPARG explores Global Perspectives and Opportunities at Equity Release Summit

The European Pensions and Property Asset Release Group, EPPARG, hosted a panel discussion highlighting Global Perspectives and Opportunities at the Equity Release Summit held at Church House in Westminster on 23 May 2024. The session explored the key findings of the Global Equity Release Roundtable 2023 Survey Report, which was conducted through a collaboration between EPPARG and EY, and which was formally launched on the same day.