IPE's Germany Coverage
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NewsGermany’s BVK redefines macro allocations in new investment strategy
As part of its its strategic asset allocation, the fund plans to invest in timber looking at ‘evergreen structures’
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NewsGerman finance ministry ups maximum interest rate
The rate, used to calculate the amount of reserve funds for pension payouts, is increasing to 1% from the current 0.25%, from 2025 – the first increase in 30 years
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Opinion PiecesTime is running out for Germany's planned pension reforms
The German government is in the final stretches of an ambitious but tortuous journey to reform the three pillars of the pension system.
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NewsÄVWL’s CEO Christian Mosel departs for early retirement
The CEO’s exit was due to a confidential personal matter
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NewsGerman finance minister calls pension funds to invest in domestic growth
Germany needs another Future Financing Act law to mobilise private capital, says finance minister Christian Lindner
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NewsGerman Pensionskassen association slams first pillar equity fund plan
VFPK is ‘extremely skeptical’ about the role assigned to the state as an equity investor through the fund
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NewsBaFin deems costs reporting for occupational schemes ‘unnecessary’
German regulator’s view clashes with EIOPA’s suggestion to annually report on all costs and charges
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NewsGermany’s liberal party plan to scrap early retirement rule sparks row with democrats
Social democratic party rejects any proposal to increase retirement age
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NewsGermany’s FDP proposes reworking pension reform with flexible retirement age
Comments made by Christian Dürr, head of the liberal party’s parliamentary group, add a further source of attrition on pension policy among coalition partners
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NewsBaFin backs introduction of climate transition label for financial products
Supervisory official was speaking at a sustainable investing event in the German parliament
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NewsGermany proposes Ukraine reconstruction fund with institutional investor backing
The fund would be open to institutional investors to finance large-scale projects in key sectors in Ukraine
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NewsGerman Parliament to debate reform of class action law
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has argued that the reform bill is urgent to avoid halting cases brought before the higher regional courts
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NewsGerman pension dashboard developers discuss next steps after portal development ‘achievement’
The portal had been in development for almost 20 years
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NewsGerman government kicks off talks with social partners for longer working life
‘Arbeit & Rente’ dialogue process will take place until the end of the summer
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NewsKenfo to step up focus on managers’ climate credentials
Aegon and Phoenix among those calling for voting and engagement to have closer link with investment decisions
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NewsDAX company schemes continue alternatives expansion, says WTW
Total pension assets increased in 2023 by 4.9% to €257bn
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NewsGerman sustainable finance group calls for clearer engagement guidelines
There is ‘great potential for more active shareholder behaviour in Germany,’ says Silke Stremlau
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NewsGerman asset managers make inroads into occupational pensions
Trend towards DC plans and social partner model in SMEs opens up opportunities for money managers
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NewsDAX companies’ pension assets grow to €257bn, says Mercer
The value of pension obligations went up by around €16bn to €323bn, primarily as a result of the discount rate
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NewsGermany’s FDP focus on individual contribution accounts for first pillar pension system
FDP still looks to the Swedish model, facing resistance from coalition partners
