All Consolidation articles – Page 3
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Country ReportUK: Is it too soon to reform pension pools?
In his March 2023 Budget, UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt challenged the Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) in England and Wales to “move further and faster on consolidating assets”, proposing that LGPS funds transfer all listed assets into their pools by March 2025.
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NewsAlecta makes positive return in Q1 despite US bank losses
Financial position deteriorated between January and March but still good, says troubled Swedish pensions firm
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NewsSwiss schemes limit losses from Credit Suisse downfall through diversification, risk monitoring
Publica has refused to approve the decisions of Credit Suisse’s board of directors at every AGM since 2016
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NewsCredit Suisse, UBS pension funds to remain separate entities for now
Swiss Association of Bank Employees is demanding support particularly for older employees (over 55) in case of layoffs through early retirement
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NewsSwiss pension funds fear Credit Suisse/UBS deal will knock competition in banking sector
Takeover could hinder ability of pension funds to negotiate conditions with banks
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Opinion PiecesGuest viewpoint: The UK pensions sector should be more aggressive on consolidation
UK pension assets across both defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) funds are too fragmented, and our schemes, even the biggest, are sub-scale. Consolidation is not the answer to everything, but it is a big part of the solution.
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NewsAlecta slashes DB pensions cost, boosts payments – on inflation, rates surge
Sweden’s largest occupational pension provider lifts DB pension payments by nearly 11% and cuts premiums by 40%
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Country ReportCountry Report – Pensions in Switzerland (November 2022)
Our report on Swiss pensions also looks at the growing demand for so-called 1e plans, additional pension vehicles for higher earners. The 1e sector is ripe for consolidation, like the market for multi-employer pensions (Anlagestiftungen), where the federal regulator is concerned about a build-up of complexity and supervisory risks. We also cover the annual survey of the consultancy Complemeta and assess Swiss pension funds’ asset allocation plans.
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Country ReportSwitzerland: 1e pension schemes gain traction
First sign of consolidation appears in the market of 1e pension plans
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NewsInsurer ASR acquires Aegon’s Dutch pension practice
The take-over means a further consolidation of the Dutch PPI market after last week’s acquisition of WTW’s PPI by Zwitserleven
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NewsTopdanmark investment losses trigger emergency measure ahead of Nordea sale
With life and pensions unit divestment due to complete, Danish insurer posts 9.1% nine-month investment loss
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Consolidation in UK pensions market – what are the options?
Will there be an increase in pension scheme consolidation in the UK market and will it lead to increased investment in alternative ESG assets? Consolidation could provide the collateral to invest in greater ESG assets.
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Country ReportNetherlands: Pension transition drives consolidation
Pension schemes are turning to mergers as one way to cope with the rising costs of complying with greater regulation
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Opinion PiecesAustralia: Superannuation funds on a consolidation path
Australians are beginning to get used to super funds with names like Australian Retirement Trust, Aware Super and Spirit Super.
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NewsSwiss pension fund market sees increased consolidation activity
The consolidation that has taken place in the past few years has led to an increase in multi-employer pension funds
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Country ReportUK: The long and winding road to consolidation
Brexit, COVID and other factors delay regulation that would enable commercial DB scheme consolidators to operate
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Newsabrdn launching DB mastertrust through tie-up with XPS
DB pension scheme for unconnected employers scheduled to launch in Q2
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NewsPrivate assets internal management ability ‘the real win for scale’
Cost savings and control over use of leverage key benefits
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NewsCushon expands business with Creative acquisition
This is the master trust’s third workplace pension acquisition in two years
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NewsDanica Pension sells Norway operation to Storebrand for NOK2bn
Storebrand says strengthening presence in the occupational pensions market for SMEs
