All funding articles
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NewsTPR’s funding code: too late to the party?
The Funding Code is likely to only come into force in September 2023
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FTSE 350 pension surplus almost doubles after 2021 deficit exit
DB sponsors report surpluses as schemes emerge from the red in 2021
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Swiss pension liabilities fall 12% in Q1, says WTW
Biggest fall since consultancy’s Swiss Pension Index began in 2000
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Sweden’s state pension surplus forecast surges on high AP Fund returns
Swedish Pensions Agency forecasts 2021 surplus as SEK1.2trn, as extra money in the system balloons
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Swedish PFs tell of COVID toll, rising interest rates, benefiting clients
Reduction in DB premiums due to rising interest rates in 2021 and good return on asset side, says Alecta’s head of product
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UK roundup: PPF’s reserves rise to £9bn
Plus: Independent schools drop out of teacher pension scheme
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Diverse views on pensions may hinder a German traffic-light coalition
Disagreements on how to finance future pension benefits in Germany could be one of the roadblocks
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Finnish pensions lobby says don’t rule out overhaul of funding mechanism
Acceptable risk-taking in investment policies of earnings-related pension providers is key question, says Torben Anderson
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BaFin updates reporting rules on Pensionskassen, Pensionsfonds investments
New decree includes rules on reporting requirements for investments, the value of assets and hidden reserves
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Tyne & Wear scheme committee proposes restructure in 2021-2024 plan
The transfer of assets to Border to Coast will exclude all assets in passive indexed investment vehicles
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Plan sponsors can reduce DB scheme cash costs by 30%, says Hymans
Schemes taking a bespoke route will have more time to recover from any funding shocks compared to following expected ‘Fast Track’ requirements
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Swiss cabinet calls for Publica law change on underfunding
Publica will have a form of guarantee by the federal government on the solvency of its schemes
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TPR calls on DB schemes to look out for funding challenges
Pension funds should retain a focus on the long term – most specifically around planning and risk management
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Swiss roundup: Climate strategy, exclusion policy drive PKZH’s equity returns
Plus: Annual results for Asga, Credit Suisse, CPV/CAP, APK, PKBS
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Italy roundup: Inarcassa’s investment performance short of 3% target
Plus: Enpab improves operating profits
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BTPS announces 10-year deficit repair plan following triennial valuation
‘The deficit reduction plan is on track with the scheme set to be fully funded by 2030’, says chair of trustees
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UK roundup: DB schemes stronger than pre-COVID levels
Plus: DWS, Tikehau’s new secured income fund; National Trust awards climate change mitigation mandate
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KLM and unions agree DC switch for ground crew
The airliner has received €3.4bn in loans from the Dutch state to avoid bankruptcy
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Swiss scheme assets expected to drop by 2035 if fossil investments kept
Climate Alliance’s study predicted funding ratios to sink to 90%
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PLSA policy board identifies six priorities for 2021 as new members join
DC decumulation, investment and stewardship, pensions tax relief, small pots, pension dashboards and DB funding are top priorities for the PLSA
