Defined contribution – Page 22
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NewsUS GAAP stumbling block for Dutch DC switch
Several pension funds told regulator DNB the matter prevents them from making the transition to DC
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NewsPLSA to further develop recommendations aimed at driving UK growth
The association’s top strategic policy priority for 2024 will be to establish what role pension funds can play in supporting UK growth
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Opinion PiecesWhy DC pensions should choose private equity as first step into illiquids
Governments, regulators, central banks and even trustees are talking about illiquid investments and the productive economy. This is correctly driven by an underlying belief that illiquid assets can improve overall portfolio risk-adjusted returns. But most importantly, if defined contribution (DC) trustees are already keen to get behind productive finance, where do they start if they currently allocate nothing to illiquids?
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NewsDutch pensions minister warns against consequences of referendums
New political party NSC, which is currently in negotiations to form a government, wants all pension funds to organise a referendum on the transition from DB to DC
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NewsDutch harbour pilots to see 8% pension rise in new system
The rise is applicable at the fund’s current funding ratio of 121%
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NewsIrish supervisor warns master trusts to keep up standards despite pressure
Pensions Authority reveals results of this year’s scrutiny of fast-growing MT sector
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NewsUK CDC schemes face challenges with transparency and fairness
PPI warned that maintaining the aim of greater transparency and fairness in the UK will lead to challenges for decumulation CDC.
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NewsInvestment decisions should not be deferred to members, says conference panel
While some savers believe they are ‘competent enough’ to make investment decisions, they still want someone else to take care of their money, says AP7’s Gröttheim
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NewsTrustees considering capital backed journey plan urged to engage with regulator
The Pensions Regulator set out expectations for trustees considering capital backed journey plan
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NewsPension reform to continue despite election result, says Dutch minister
According to Carola Schouten, pension funds and their administrators must continue preparing for the switch to DC
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NewsGerman baking industry starts DC options via BVV Pensionsfonds
The introduction of pure DC options – BVV.MAXRENTE – comes after more than three and half years of negotiations
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NewsUK’s pension regulator to enhance approach to master trusts
DWP analysis shows trust market could grow from around £140bn in 2023 to £420bn in 2030
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NewsDWP consultation finds trustees could benefit from more support
A key barrier to achieving better long-term outcomes for pension savers is a ‘damaging and continual focus on cost and minimising all risks’
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NewsUK pensions industry hesitant about ‘pot for life’ proposals
Pension providers will inevitably seek to ‘cherry pick’ high earners, while ordinary savers get left behind, says LCP
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NewsGerman lifeboat scheme increases members’ contributions
The volume of contributions increased last year to €685m from €242m in 2021
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NewsChancellor updates on Mansion House reforms, announces further consultations
The government will consult on opening PPF as an investment vehicle for smaller DB schemes
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NewsIndustry cautiously welcomes British Business Bank investment initiative
‘Pension schemes must be given time to plan a considered and effective move into private assets,’ says Aegon
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NewsFiduciary managers’ mandates fall for the first time, says Isio
Isio’s Paula Champion expects fiduciary managers to look for other pools of assets as the ‘DB world is declining’
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AnalysisGrandfathering option will make Dutch pension transition successful, says Agnes Joseph
The pension actuary turned politician has made the pension reforms a prominent topic in the campaign for parliamentary elections to be held this Wednesday
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NewsFinancial return not the only benefit of illiquid investing, report finds
PLSA published a series of case studies to show how pensions schemes invest in illiquid assets
