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NewsInter-pension rejects regulator’s proposal on 1e pension assets transfer
The organisation representing the interests of Swiss multi-employer pension schemes questions legal basis for the transfer
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NewsFinance Norway calls for change in workplace pensions
Lobby backs government’s proposal to bolster sustainability of pension system, but says occupational schemes should be adjusted alongside state pension
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NewsTime for different rules for legacy DB pensions, says Norway funds lobby
Drevsjø: ‘Is the goal to protect the paid-up policy or the shareholder in the life insurance company?’
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NewsItalian think tank calls for political ‘non-aggression pact’ to reform pension system
Itinerari previdenziali proposes ‘superbonus’ for those who decide to work until 71
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NewsBVI sees real changes for third pillar pension reform
Governing coalition parties work on compromise to change private pensions
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NewsPension funds can continue DC transition, says Dutch parliament
MP Agnes Joseph, however, submitted a motion calling on pensions minister Carola Schouten to explore alternatives to the mandatory conversion of DB accruals to personal pension capitals
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NewsAustrian pension funds association calls for mandatory company pensions
The Austrian population will grow to reach 10 million in the 2060s, at the same time increasing pressure on the country’s pension system, says WKO
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NewsGerman coalition partners reach agreement on pension reform package
With the Rentenpaket II, the government intends to reform the first pillar in the direction of a partially capital-funded system to invest taxpayers money
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AnalysisMansion House Compact: spotlight on Mercer
Mercer joined the Mansion House Compact in July 2023 as one of the first signatories, committing to allocating at least 5% of its default funds to unlisted equities
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NewsItalian government plans pension reform for longer working life
Giorgia Meloni’s government is close to abolish the ‘Fornero law’, despite having defined more stringent requirements for early retirement, says Claudio Durigon
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NewsReferendum on Dutch pension transition ‘logical’, says architects fund
This week, political party NSC is likely to propose a referendum about the transition of DB accruals to DC
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NewsItalian parliamentary committee to investigate schemes’ investment policies
The investigations aim to understand ongoing challenges posed by Italy’s aging population, the green transition, the changing labour market and macroeconomic environment
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NewsGerman employers group slams government’s plan to cut funds to first pillar scheme
A further reduction in the amount of public subsidies for first pillar pensions mean contribution rate will have to increase again sooner, or to a greater extent, says BDA
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NewsGerman government plans to stick to early retirement rule
Requests for early retirement have grown to 288,491, as of November last year, from 181,871 in July 2014
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NewsTPR’s long-awaited General Code to improve governance standards
However, there are concerns the General Code will put financial strains on smaller schemes
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NewsDanish FSA raps two PKA-run pension funds over lack of risk clarity for members
Two healthcare pension funds failed to fully inform members about elements of their pension benefit, and associated risks, says watchdog
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NewsGerman public pension manager warns of rising contributions
Government plans to cut €600m in subsides as it proceeds to redraft the 2024 budget
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NewsUK pensions regulator publishes long-awaited General Code of Practice
The General Code of Practice is expected to come into force on 27 March
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NewsSweden broadens buffer fund reform, intends to slash system to three funds
With buffer funds costing up to SEK400m a year, government says, even small saving can free up funds for future pensioners
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NewsUS GAAP stumbling block for Dutch DC switch
Several pension funds told regulator DNB the matter prevents them from making the transition to DC
