Dutch opposition: Support for pensions accord on the line in case of cuts
PvdA and GroenLinks also oppose contribution increases and accrual reduction
PGGM calls for pension funds to be given liquidity access via ECB loans
ECB said to have agreed to discussions about the matter
FD: Dutch schemes not euphoric despite excellent results
Rising liabilities outpace investment returns
Unions warn against drop in pensions accrual at ABP
Unions also fear significant contribution rise
Dow Netherlands willing to compensate scheme for lower returns
In order to avoid plugging financial gaps in times of economic headwind
Dutch union may call for strike action if pension cuts go ahead
FNV: implementing rights discounts would put pensions agreement in jeopardy
Large Dutch schemes not keen on investing in Saudi oil giant
Metal scheme PME would not invest for climate and human rights reasons
Dutch railways and public transport schemes to merge
SPF and SPOV cite ever stricter local and European legislation as main reason
Netherlands roundup: ABN Amro fund expects 20% accrual drop
BPL in court over trustee appointment, Rockwool delays pension provider switch
Rise of Dutch state pension age to pause at 67 in 2024
Life expectancy for 65-year olds slowing down
SDI Asset Owner Platform: ESG investing gets a platform lift
Two Dutch pension providers have launched a global platform to help asset owners invest in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
OECD: Dutch gender pension gap unchanged since 1990
Difference attributed to women entering the labour market late relative to other countries
Many Dutch schemes lack concrete climate policy, says pressure group
VBDO finds only 50% of surveyed pension funds had formulated action goals
Regulator: Dutch sector schemes’ interest hedge varies widely
On average the level of interest rate hedge is 43.2%
Trade union negotiator argues for calm after discount rate debate heats up
Pospone pension cuts and let the steering group discuss the discount rate, says FNV’s Elzinga
Dutch food supply scheme to transfer to multi-sector fund, cuts inevitable
AVH currently expects reductions of 10% due to differences in the schemes’ coverage ratios
Netherlands, Denmark first class in Melbourne Mercer pensions index
Employers may have to do more to close pensions gap in C+ rated UK, says consultancy
Major Dutch funds still on course for pension cuts despite September lift
Coverage ratios improved a bit in Septmeber, but not enough
AP7, APG chiefs join global corporates in new sustainability group
New alliance modelled on Swedish investor initiative
€28bn Dutch corporate pension fund awards ‘integral’ ESG mandate
Robeco mandate ‘combines the various ESG facets’
Fiduciary responsibility: A question of legality
Managers remain puzzled on meaning of legal amendment
Investment: The limits of expectations
How are Dutch funds doing against their long-term targets?
State pension age: Another hurdle for pensions reform
Unions mistrust politicians following ‘many broken promises’
Almost solved...
Nicole Beuken, executive director of ABP, the largest pension fund in the Netherlands
Key Dynamics: A market overview
Alternatives, ESG adoption and further fund consolidation are the key trends highlighted by INDEFI
KLP wins Norway’s first municipal pensions tender in seven years
Rival Storebrand bullish despite missing out in Nye Øygarden bid
Mandate roundup: AP1 tenders for new global custodian
Plus: Italy’s Fon.Te picks government bonds manager
Mandate roundup: $400m for US equities on offer via IPE Quest
Plus: ERAFP retenders convertible bonds, federal state of Saxony-Anhalt seeks small and mid-cap manager
Norway’s SWF braces for big fluctuations in next three years
New strategy document also shows number of external mandates set to rise to 100 from 80 by 2022
Italy roundup: Fon.Te ups equities allocations in raft of changes
Separately, €3bn Laborfonds is seeking managers for its balanced, dynamic sub-funds
PKA wins two corporate pension contracts from rival Velliv
LGPS asset pool tenders sustainable equities mandate for up to £1.5bn
Mandate roundup: Compenswiss targets $500m for EMD local currency
Sampension wins Danish army pension contract from rival Nordea
US supra-national seeks fixed income options via IPE Quest
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