Leny van der Heiden, architect of Dutch Pensions Federation, dies
She has played an important role in advocating the interests of pension funds
Achmea CEO: Syntrus Achmea on its way to profit in 2018
Netherlands’ largest provider expected to make first profit in nearly a decade after ditching industry-wide schemes
Large Dutch schemes not keen on investing in energy firm Eneco
Little enthusiasm for renewable energy firm despite pension funds’ drive for sustainable assets
Dutch cocoa company scheme opts for transfer to Volo APF
Pensioenfonds Jan Huysman to move legacy scheme to Volo, becoming its first client
Delta Lloyd scheme cuts gov bonds, shifts to credit in search of yield
Allocation to each asset class raised from 15% to 25% of matching portfolio
ING scheme loses 0.6% in second quarter
Three of the Netherlands’ largest corporate schemes report six-month returns
Bakers’, confectioners’ schemes hunt for collaboration sweet spot
Bakkers looking at options for increased co-operation with Zoetwaren
KLM schemes boost funding through 2017 returns, rate rises
Transport scheme Vervoer and multi-sector PGB also improved their coverage ratios
PWRI still open to merger despite failure of PFZW talks
Merger with PFZW would have offered participants insufficient benefits, disabled workers’ fund says
DNB scheme refocuses investment policy on liabilities
Supervisor’s pension fund introduces matching and return portfolios
Pensions at cigar-maker scheme boosted by 17% following merger
Joining agriculture fund is set to boost member payouts in a three-stage process
Syntrus Achmea saga ends as furnishing sector scheme opts for TKP
Wonen is the last of the 22 sector schemes that had to find a new administration provider
Metal industry scheme slows down expansion of bond portfolio
PME makes new €700m commitment to residential mortgages
Dutch construction sector scheme boosted by commodities, EM
BpfBouw kept its interest rate hedge unchanged in anticipation of stagnation following Brexit decision
Dutch maritime scheme says merger would mean benefit cuts
Board of Bpf Waterbouw recommends maintaining independence, but unions and employers yet to decide
Arcadis scheme to join ASR's general pension fund
Dutch pension fund expects to benefit from ‘professionalism, lower costs and solidity’ of APF
Nedlloyd scheme puts underperformance down to benchmark
Scheme’s equity allocation lagged behind market rally caused by US election result
Largest Dutch schemes fail to generate quarterly returns
Biggest five funds relied on rising interest rates to improve funding as investment returns stall
Dutch medical consultants scheme opens infra allocation
SPMS wants to increase infrastructure holdings to 5% of its total portfolio
Dutch doctors' scheme cuts defensive equities, hedge funds
SPH plans to exit hedge funds, citing high management costs, complexity, and limited manageability
Pensions In The Netherlands: A Gordian knot of reform
Rival parties are presenting competing visions for a reformed Dutch pension system, as Leen Preesman finds
Pensioen Federatie: From models to reality
Richard Pauw assesses the debate on pension reform in the Netherlands
Sweder van Wijnbergen: The system is not broken
The two options for the pension system are not the solution, according to Sweder van Wijnbergen. The Netherlands should look instead to the model adopted by the TIAA in the United States
Fiduciary Management: Modular solutions rise
Fiduciary management continues to be popular. Clients are exercising tighter control than ever and the emphasis lies on the strengthening of expertise, risk management and liability-driven investing, writes Mariska van der Westen
Fiduciary Management: A good form of complexity
Anton van Nunen, godfather of fiduciary management, responds to questions on his philosophy from André de Vos
LCP: Defined benefit funds are 'fighting for survival'
FTSE 100 companies have pumped £150bn into DB funds in 10 years but large deficits remain
UK roundup: FRC expands Coats pension investigation
Latest monthly private sector DB deficit estimates give contrasting picture
Sponsors 'must review DB terms' after accounting rule change
IAS19 proposal could affect future sponsor contribution levels and viability of buyout plans, consultants warn
Pensions accounting in IASB’s sights as disclosure project takes shape
Accounting body proposes removing choice for sponsors to report interest
Accounting roundup: FRC, GAAP, IFRS, IASB, S&P
UK’s FRC says more work needed before updating GAAP in line with IFRS changes
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