Defined contribution
In-depth reporting on defined benefit (DB) pensions for our pension fund and asset management readers from IPE’s award-winning journalists
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NewsGerman second pillar reform ‘falls short’, say industry bodies
Actuaries say that ‘much more extensive and far-reaching reforms’ are needed, particularly to significantly expand DC provision
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NewsDow Chemical pension fund gears up for buyout
Several insurance firms active on the Dutch buyout market have shown interest in a buyout of the €2.1bn pension fund of US chemicals giant Dow
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News‘Hundreds’ of UK pension providers connected to Pensions Dashboard
The connection deadline for large pension funds is set between 30 April 2025 and 30 November 2025
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NewsDutch pension funds should slash government bonds, says BlackRock
The risk-return profile is not attractive compared to other fixed income categories, according to the asset manager
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NewsGerman ministries draft law to revive occupational pensions
SMEs would be able to participate in existing defined contribution plans set up under the so-called social partner model, according to draft law
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NewsUK government urged to share details of second phase of Pensions Review
There was a notable absence of any mention of phase two of the pensions review in the UK chancellor’s Mansion House Speech last night
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NewsPension funds must be willing to recalibrate net-zero targets, says consultancy
Unintended financial risks may otherwise be incurred, according to Barnett Waddingham
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NewsUK largest employers back pledge to prioritise pension returns over cost
The pledge works alongside Mansion House Compact and Accord by engaging employers who influence the direction of pension fund investment
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NewsUK’s NEST delivers first profit as it starts government loan repayment
‘Our aspiration to grow our private market allocations reflects our belief in the long-term value these investments can deliver,’ says NEST CEO Ian Cornelius
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: UK pension reform promises hang on data innovation
But it will fall to industry to address the grim state of pensions portability, says Max Lack of Heka Global
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NewsAchmea discontinues pension admin business
The Dutch pension manager will terminate its chronically loss-making pension administration business for external clients by 1 January 2028
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NewsPMT takes six months to reduce interest rate hedge after DC transition
The Dutch pension fund will start its transition on 1 January 2026, aiming to complete it by 30 June
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NewsTrustees urged to respond to consultation on financial advice overhaul
Pension fund trustees are among the stakeholders the FCA is seeking input from on ‘targeted support’ consultation
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NewsMolins UK Pension Fund completes £249m buy-in with Aviva
The transaction secures the benefits of over 3,500 members of the scheme sponsored by Mpac Group
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NewsBVV restructures management as it targets new industries for DC plans
German pension fund appoints CIO and chair of three pension vehicles
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NewsJesal Mistry to leave Legal & General Investment Management
Mistry has helped L&G navigate the Mansion House agenda driven by the UK government
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NewsStaples pension fund concludes buyout with Aegon
The Dutch company pension scheme, with €660m in assets under management, has been closed since 2015
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AnalysisIPE Netherlands Briefing: PME picks Candriam to run concentrated portfolio
Plus: Social affairs minister Eddy van Hijum proposes 12-month extension for pension funds to implement new interest rate hedging and investment policies
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NewsAXA IM debuts Equity Shield funds with DC scheme seeding £200m
The products – Equity Shield 75 and Equity Shield 80 – form part of a new Equity Shield strategy
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NewsUK government sets out ‘modern Industrial Strategy’
British Business Bank commits £6.6bn of new capital to boost growth; Financial services sector plan coming in July
