All Funding articles – Page 16
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News
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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Swiss schemes see robust returns, funding ratios during pandemic period
Funding ratios rose from 110.2% in 2020 to 116.3% this year, the highest level in 20 years
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Fujitsu General UK scheme in buy-in deal with Aviva
The deal secures DB liabilities of £7.7m (€9m) for all deferred plan members and their dependants
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USS to consider JNC decision as union warns of industrial action
Negotiating committee decides to progress employers’ proposal for USS changes
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Understanding COVID mortality effect ‘top of pension scheme agendas’
Consultancy weights effect of impact on life expectancy on endgame timings
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Morrisons trustees warn takeover bids would ‘materially weaken’ schemes
CD&R ‘understands and accepts’ that trustees expect talks about additional security
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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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Legal & General completes £925m assured payment policy transaction
Deal is insurer’s second APP with an L&G pension scheme
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Equities, alternatives drive up Swiss pension funds’ funding ratio in H1
Twenty pension funds were underfunded at the end of June, down from 26 in March
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Swiss companies’ pension plans improve funding ratio in Q2
Companies may face challenges in international accounting at the end of the year
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Swiss companies see reduction in pension obligations – WTW study
The consultancy expects the discount rate to remain low due to inflation trends and low interest rates
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UK roundup: Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s UK scheme in £420m buy-in
Plus: Partnership between Redington and Quietroom to drive member engagement
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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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Opinion Pieces
Guest Viewpoint - Cyril Demaria: Three lessons on private market investing
Writing our book Asset Allocation and Private Markets has led its authors to revisit an old adage, venture on an unusual path, and confront an academic theory.
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Opinion Pieces
Letter from Australia: When the ‘kill switch’ misfires
The Australian government is attempting to push through Parliament legislation that would selectively benchmark the performance of superannuation funds – but has given up its intention to override investment decisions made by super funds.
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Germany to kick-start FoF for start-up investments
The government also plans to increase the amount of capital in Coparion, a fund financed through the ERP Special Fund
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Dutch wood processing scheme cancels merger with furniture fund
The large funding ratio gap meant there would have been a high chance of a significant cut in pension rights for PHJ members on 1 January 2022
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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