Funding – Page 21
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NewsEquities, 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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NewsSwiss 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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NewsSwiss 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 PiecesGuest 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 PiecesLetter 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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NewsGermany 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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NewsTPR 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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NewsSwiss 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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NewsSwiss pension fund swaps hedge funds, commodities for gold
Its 2020 funding ratio stood at 71.4%, above the 67.3% set for its recapitalization path, but below the 72.3% number for 2019
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NewsPension deficits turned into surpluses at the start of pandemic, says WTW
Where deficit contributions were made, the median amount paid in 2020 was estimated at £15m, up 8% on 2019
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Swiss pension funds can benefit from higher inflation
The economic funding ratio would increase for most Swiss pension funds
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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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ICL Group scheme strikes £3.7bn longevity hedge
The hedge covers pensions in payment for approximately 9,000 members and provides long-term protection against additional costs
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NewsDACH roundup: German parliament eases Pensionskassen bailouts
Plus: Swiss schemes improve funding ratio; VBV greens portfolio
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NewsUK 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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Norway takes record withdrawal from SWF in revised budget
“Right and necessary to implement powerful financial measures,” says finance minister
