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Investor Profile

AP2, AP6 merger on track; currency impacts returns

In a big year, AP2 introduces a new asset management model and completes the integration of sister fund AP6 but the fund's 2025 return feels the impact of a strong SEK on its global portfolio. Eva Halvarsson, AP2's outgoing CEO, discusses the allocation and mandate changes and opportunities it presents.

Sarah RundellMarch 3, 2026

News

Sweden’s AP2 and AP6 conflict over PE investments

The Swedish government’s plans to streamline the country’s pension system and merge the $8 billion buffer fund AP6 with its larger and more diversified sibling, the $48 billion AP2, have hit a bump in the road. Major points of contention include AP6's large private equity exposures and staff integration.

Sarah RundellDecember 4, 2025

Sustainability

AP2 finds gender diversity takes backward steps at Swedish corporates

The proportion of female board members overseeing listed Swedish companies has edged downwards in the past year, currently back to 2022 levels. AP2's Female Representation Index finds some way to go until companies reach the goal of 40 per cent women on the boards.

Sarah RundellJuly 18, 2024

Featured Story

AP2 returns active Chinese equities back to quant

AP2, Sweden’s SEK 400 billion ($38.8 billion) buffer fund, recently divested its allocation to three Chinese asset managers overseeing an allocation to China A shares despite spending many years carefully building up the successful stock picking portfolio.

Sarah RundellApril 11, 2023

Investor Profile

AP2, AP6 merger on track; currency impacts returns

News

Sweden’s AP2 and AP6 conflict over PE investments

Sustainability

AP2 finds gender diversity takes backward steps at Swedish corporates

Featured Story

AP2 returns active Chinese equities back to quant

Featured Story

Sweden’s AP Funds emphasise the long-term as returns take a hit

Sustainability

AP2 aligns portfolio with energy transition; forestry focus

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