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Country ReportNetherlands: Early birds gear up for DC switch
The pension funds for pharmacists and librarians will be among the first to move to the new DC system. They talk to Tjibbe Hoekstra about the pros and cons of being an early mover, and discuss how the new system will impact their investment strategies
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Special ReportRegulation: EIOPA takes stock of IORP II
Sustainability requirements in focus as EIOPA admits cross-border ‘failure’
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NewsUK actuaries call for robust design and high-quality comms in new CDC pensions
There are significant concerns about DWP’s proposals to compare investment performance net of member-borne costs and charges and all costs paid by an employer to a scheme or pension provider
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NewsBank of England’s latest rate hike could have knock-on effect for DC savers
However, rising interest rates are good news for those thinking of using their retirement savings to purchase a guaranteed income in the form of a lifetime annuity
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NewsUK pension fund boost for fast-growth industries, but challenges remain
‘We need regulation, accounting and policy changes to facilitate ‘VC into DC’,’ says Legal & General
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NewsBulk annuity volumes reach £27.8bn, according to Aon
LCP and Hymans Robertson numbers differ slightly, but point to same upward direction
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NewsL&G to enter Dutch buyout market with Lifetri partnership
According to the UK insurer, the pension reform in the Netherlands presents ‘an exciting opportunity’
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NewsUK Budget: pensions annual allowance increased, LTA abolished
These changes to pension allowances won’t impact the vast majority of hard working savers, industry says
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NewsSchroders to launch UK’s first private markets long-term assets fund
Insiders say the fund is on track to be launched by the end of this month
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NewsCardano lands €2bn pension mandate with Allianz
The firm will manage all the insurer’s Dutch DC assets
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NewsEngagement roundup: Fidelity International to review member communication
Plus: AllianzGI supports shareholder resolution on worker rights at Starbucks
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NewsGerman association of professionals consults on new DC pensions model
Professionals who are not bound by collective bargaining agreements, including those from other professions, can join the social partner model
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NewsUK roundup: GKN Group completes £513m pensions buy-in deal with Just Group
Plus: PMI hires Scottish Widows as master trust insight partner
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NewsSocial partner model spreads to small, medium-sized firms in Germany
New contracts for more than 600 employees have been signed so far
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NewsDutch pension federation slams over-inquisitive regulator over pension transition policy
DNB also gives itself excessive discretionary power to block the transition of pension funds to the new DC system, according to Pensioenfederatie
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NewsThe Pensions Regulator launches ESG, climate campaign
TPR is warning trustees that enforcement action may be taken against them if they fail to publish their statement of investment principles
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NewsPotential £250bn of DC assets could be invested in private equity, report finds
Significant allocations to private equity have the potential to improve retirement outcomes for DC savers by well in excess of 10%
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NewsUK roundup: British American Tobacco scheme completes £250m buy-in deal
Plus: NEST ends admin contract with Atos
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NewsDWP pushes for further reach into CDC schemes with consultation
CDC framework could be adapted to allow more employers of all sizes to offer CDC schemes, says pensions minister
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NewsDutch ‘early bird’ schemes delay pension transition plans
Pension funds that had planned to transition to the new DC system in 2024 are delaying their plans due to lack of capacity with their administrators
