IPE's Germany Coverage – Page 22
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AnalysisLindner’s first pillar equity pension reform stirs up concerns
Plan laid out after political compromise puts public pensions at risk, critics say
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NewsPension funds’ net inflows in Spezialfonds collapse
Spezialfonds collected only €1.3bn net in 2023 from pension schemes, down €35bn year-on-year, Kommalpha says
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NewsGerman expert calls to reform basic pension model
Grundrente has failed so far to firmly reduce old-age poverty risks
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NewsPension reform package leads to €34bn funding gap, says German Economic Institute
With the upcoming reform, the German government intends to keep the level of pension at 48% of the average wage
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Country ReportGermany Country Report 2024: Unions take a more active role in pensions
Unions have a new role in determining the shape of occupational pensions but are mindful of their duty to protect workers
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German employers use pensions to tackle skills shortage
German companies are reworking HR policies in a changing labour market as they hunt for skilled workers and seek to retain experienced employees
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Country ReportGermany turns its back on sustainability
A recent rightwards pivot has softened Germany’s ambition on ESG both at home and in Brussels
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Country ReportCommentary: Pension funding options for German employers
Pension schemes have a choice of ways in which they can exercise their funding obligations
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Germany’s pension buyout market shows signs of life
Companies are increasingly looking to offload their pension liabilities
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Country ReportGerman pension reforms remain controversial
The governing coalition is running out of time to overhaul the three-pillar retirement system
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Opinion PiecesCan pensions help with German skills crisis?
German companies consider the shortage of skilled workers as one of the biggest risks for the future of their business. According to market data portal Statista, 58% of firms see the lack of qualified workers putting operations at risk in the next few months, second only to the risks posed by energy and commodity prices (61%).
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NewsGerman government to review investment rules for Pensionskassen
Government is drafting a law to allow Pensionskassen to achieve higher returns through their asset allocations
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NewsGerman government to start talks on longer working life with social partners
The government has also abolished earning limits for employees who opt for early withdrawal of statutory pensions to keep older employees at work
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NewsMetallRente sees occupational pension contracts slow down
Last year, the pension fund added 62,616 new occupational pension contracts to its books, down from 69,264 in 2022
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NewsCEO of Germany’s WPV steps down after 30 years
The scheme will hand over the management to current CIO and risk management officer
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NewsIG Metall backs moderate contributions increase as part of first pillar reform
The union is standing against the Aktienrente, in favour instead of a system based on ‘real solidarity’
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NewsKENFO underweights oil and gas holdings
It will not provide new financing for infrastructure assets in the oil and gas sector that are not in line with NZAOA targets
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NewsBVV to assess climate impact of sovereign bonds portfolio
The scheme uses the X-Degree-Compatibility (XDC) model by climate tech company Right
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NewsGerman asset managers question ESG data and rating services
BaFin is calling on ESG data and ratings providers to disclose their methods clearly and in detail
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NewsSecurities-linked direct pension promise helps win over skilled workers
The pension promise takes both financial and demographic aspects into account, according to research institute Flossbach von Storch
