Stockholm (NordSIP) – On August 14, AMF, one of Sweden’s largest mutual pension fund managers with SEK 850 million under management (approx. €76 billion), announced that its Head of Equities, Anders Oscarsson, will step down at the end of September. During his 16 years with the firm, Oscarsson has played a vital role in shaping AMF’s strategic approach to capital management, with a notable emphasis on sustainability and long-term responsibility.
In a statement accompanying the announcement, AMF’s Head of Asset Management and CEO of AMF Fonder, Katarina Romberg, expressed gratitude (in Swedish): “I want to extend a heartfelt and warm thanks to Anders for his contributions over his 16 years at AMF. With great professionalism, commitment, and heart, he has helped shape our asset management into what it is today.”
Oscarsson himself reflected on his departure (in Swedish): “After many fantastic and meaningful years at AMF, I have decided to take the next step in my journey. It has been a time filled with development, close collaborations, and invaluable experiences and I am truly grateful and proud of what I have built and participated in, together with my colleagues. AMF has been more than a workplace, it has been a place where I’ve grown both professionally and personally.”
Oscarsson’s move comes against the backdrop of his long-standing leadership in ESG integration and responsible ownership at AMF. In the firm’s 2024/2025 ownership report, Oscarsson warned of the risks posed by passive global index funds to Sweden’s corporate governance model. “Ownership should come with responsibility […]. Too often, the largest shareholders in key Swedish companies remain absent when it really matters […]. They seldom take seats on nomination committees and often deviate from standard practices,” he said (in Swedish).
The report linked declining active ownership to weakened climate progress, noting AMF’s structured engagement with its largest carbon-emitting holdings and its divestment from Tesla due to unmet ESG expectations. Industry commentary has also highlighted Oscarsson’s role in pushing beyond negative screening toward deeper ESG integration across investment strategies. In IPE reporting, he’s noted as a part of the shift toward meaningful ESG incorporation in investment frameworks.
Oscarsson has yet to confirm his next professional move, though his departure statement suggests a continued role in finance during a transition phase(in Swedish): “Now I look forward with curiosity and anticipation to what the next chapter has to offer.”
Given his track record, we hope to see Oscarsson in a position where he will be able to continue to emphasise ownership accountability and push for richer ESG integration strategies.
