Defined contribution – Page 4
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AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: DC plans gain momentum in Germany
GEW, an education trade union, decided to join existing social partner models to DC pension plans for employees in private schools and universities
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NewsNorway’s FSA to probe including hybrid pensions in one-pot DC accounts
Finance ministry considering whether pensions-gathering scheme – ‘egen pensjonskonto’ – should also be introduced for hybrid, part-DB, pensions
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NewsGerman education union enrols in DC pensions for schools, universities
GEW will participate in existing social partner models on the condition that employers pay at least half of contributions
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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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Special ReportItaly: Mandatory pensions on the cards for new labour market entrants
Government sees urgency in granting early retirement options but some representatives have put forward bold proposals for expanding supplementary pension coverage
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Special ReportNetherlands: Defined contribution transition under way as pension funds begin to sail in
Reforms to the Dutch pension system are finally under way with most funds set to move to the new system between 2026 and 2028
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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
