Funding – Page 117
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Poland raids private pensions to keep state scheme solvent
But critics claim the government’s move makes insolvency more likely.
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NewsNAPF survey reveals surge in final salary scheme closures
One in five have closed to future accrual from existing members in 2010, NAPF says.
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NewsStork pension scheme thinking to join Dutch giant PME
Established in 1881, the Stork scheme – with 38 affiliated companies – is one of the oldest pension funds in the Netherlands.
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NewsUK roundup: Barnett Waddingham, Lord Hutton, Aon Hewitt, PPF
Lord Hutton's report on public sector pensions to 'revolutionise' the industry.
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NewsAustrian severance pay funds return 2.6% in 2010
AUSTRIA – Assets in mandatory system grow to €3.6bn from €2.8bn in 2009.
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NewsPensionDanmark delivers 10% after-tax return for members
Over last five years, members see 42% after-tax return on savings, says MD Möger Pedersen.
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NewsPension obligations eat up two-fifths of Dutch market cap
PwC finds pension obligations account for 38% of AEX 25 market capitalisation.
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NewsSwedish roundup: AP6, Statistics Sweden, Strömsund pension foundation
National buffer fund returns 9.4% for 2010 against target return of 6.5%.
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NewsAviva eliminates £1.7bn pension deficit
Company cites recovering stock markets, closure of final salary schemes.
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NewsDutch pension fund PNO Media abandons listed property
Fund to re-invest two-thirds of real estate allocation in infrastructure, commodities.
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NewsAustrian roundup: Valida, VBV, VVP
AUSTRIA – Valida Pensionskasse reports 5.1% return for 2010, below the Austrian average of 6.6%.
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NewsGerman province suspends contributions to pension fund
Finance ministry holds back €8m in contributions for 2011, but says measure is temporary.
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NewsFine Gael proposals will increase Irish pension deficits, says IAPF
Aon Hewitt considers party's proposals for 0.5% levy as 'lesser of two evils'.
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NewsUK roundup: NAPF, Barnett Waddingham, State Street, PPF
National Association of Pension Funds warns of 'nightmare' of early access to pensions.
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NewsDenmark's PFA Pension returns 20.2% in 2010
Contributions rise by fifth to €2.5bn, the highest level reported in Danish market.
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NewsUK roundup: HSBC, NEST, British Airways
HSBC is to launch a workplace pension scheme targeting small and medium enterprises.
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Court ruling on 'discriminatory' transfer of Hungarian pension assets imminent
Government has further announced cancellation of FT7.5bn (€27m) worth of debt.
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NewsSwedish roundup: Länsförsäkringar, SEB, Irish Life, AP7, Dombron
Länsförsäkringar expresses disappointment with below-average returns of 4.1% in 2010.
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NewsUK roundup: 02, CWU, BAA, Bedfordshire, Hymans Robertson
Mobile operator O2 agrees contribution increases to keep final salary scheme open.
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NewsContribution increases 'seriously undermine' LGPS
Chair of UK Local Government Association warns additional income target of £900m 'unrealistic'.
