Funding – Page 52
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Mercer creates German pension fund outsourcing vehicle
Consultancy’s external vehicle targets companies thinking about offloading pension liabilities
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NewsAccounting standards body rejects complaint over due diligence
Anonymous complaint alleged that standard-setter had made changes without going through formal processes
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NewsSponsor covenant concerns rising for UK trustees
Survey reveals trustees are worried that employers will struggle to fund pension deficits
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Two-thirds of Dutch pensions still at risk of cuts
The Netherlands’ two largest schemes are still underfunded, according to DNB
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NewsLarger Dutch schemes return up to 1.9% in third quarter
Funding improves significantly following combination of rising interest rates and returns on investments
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NBIM chief warns of volatile stocks as oil fund boosts equities
Norway’s giant SWF posts 3.2% return in third quarter
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Dutch pharmacists' scheme to reduce accrual and raise contributions
Scheme and sector association say the move is a ‘balanced approach in respect to all groups of participants’
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KLM pilots' scheme to switch to collective DC
Sponsor grants one-off €194m payment but gives up obligation to fund indexation
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OECD: Funded and private pension assets hit record high of $38trn
Pension asset growth outstripping economic growth in many countries
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NewsQuarterly results boost funding for largest Dutch schemes
Pension funds report quarterly returns of up to 1.9% and year-to-date results of up to 3.9%
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News‘Last chance’ to change UK DB sector, says DWP
Government department’s private pensions chief promises to take time over forthcoming policy paper
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UK roundup: Pearson insures £1.2bn of liabilities in 'umbrella' deal
Also: One in five FTSE 100 schemes will struggle in a recession; LPP appoints Albourne as ‘devil’s advocate’
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Trade unions demand SEK1.9bn from PostNord for pension fund
Sponsor ‘broke collective agreement’ by taking out funds before insuring scheme, union claims
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Moody’s: More leverage, illiquids ups risks for large public funds
Canadian plans taking on more investment risk given low interest rates, demographics
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Country ReportUK roundup: BlackRock backs LGPS cost transparency code
Also: Tesco halves deficit with discount rate switch; Mencap pension scheme selects fiduciary
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Rising liabilities hamper funding levels across Netherlands: survey
Liabilities increased 9% in 2016, wiping out much of the effect of a 10% average investment return
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PLSA sets out vision of UK 'superfund' consolidation regime
Trade body calls for amendments to existing rules to allow simplified benefits and wide-ranging consolidation
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NewsSwedish mail operator withdraws SEK900m from pension fund
Regulator warns of long-term problems after employer also quadruples discount rate
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BT plans indexation cut to reduce £9bn deficit
UK telecoms giant seeking clarity from courts as it attempts to address funding shortfall
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CMI longevity model could cut Swiss liabilities by up to 3.5%
Swiss consultancy Libera doubts 1.25% long-term rate used in UK
