All articles by Leen Preesman – Page 72
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NewsAllowing different discount rates would protect Dutch pension funds
APG CIO says single discount rate makes changes in country's pension assets too 'predictable'.
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NewsConsider safe haven bonds outside euro zone, says Mercer
Consultancy urges exposure to AAA-rated and commodity-rich countries such as Norway.
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NewsIndustry-wide Dutch schemes lead in sustainability, finds VBDO report
Sustainable investment association also criticised lack of transparency on policies.
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NewsDutch funds must pursue 'unpopular' measures to achieve funding targets
Aon Hewitt urges funds to consider rights cuts if funding ratio falls below 100%.
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NewsPGGM now co-owner of Dutch doctor's provider DPFS
Partnership will see PGGM take a stake in provider, but no mergers in operational aspects.
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NewsFalling interest rates batter largest Dutch pension schemes
Five largest funds see coverage ratios tumble in the third quarter, dismiss indexation.
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NewsTotal Netherlands ramps up pensions contribution to 23%
Workers will be charged an additional 0.5% and contribute 7.7%, company says.
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NewsEmployers 'fully behind' Dutch Pensions Agreement, says PwC
But 90% say information provided by government and social partners is 'vague'.
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NewsDutch Pensions Register to increase amount of information it provides
Register to add details on impact of divorce, as well as net pension benefits.
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NewsDutch pension provider TKP joins race for PPI licence
So far, regulator has issued licenses to joint venture BeFrank and asset manager Robeco.
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NewsDutch giant PGGM unveils interactive pensions tool
€105bn provider says 'Pension Scout' will also be available to schemes that are not PGGM clients.
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NewsDutch political youngsters revolt against 'unfair' Pensions Agreement
Five youth branches of mainstream political parties launch 'Pensions Rebellion'.
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NewsESG roundup: Lord Myners, Church of England, Oikocredit
Shareholders should ask more questions about a company's risk appetite, says Lord Myners.
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NewsResponsible equity portfolio outperforms by 17% at PGGM
Dutch asset manager says €3bn ESG portfolio has outperformed over last three years.
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NewsDutch regulator urges use of pensions 'dashboard' for statements
AFM says employees accruing to little should be altered if deemed at risk.
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NewsNew IORP Directive to focus on 'harmonising' pensions systems
Financial services policy head says IORP II will be based on principles, but must be 'fleshed out'.
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NewsDutch insurer Aegon to launch cross-border Premium Pension Institution
Regulator has so far awarded licenses to Dutch asset manager Robeco and pensions provider BeFrank.
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NewsDutch Pensions Agreement 'complicated, inadequate' – Towers Watson
Participants will find several aspects of accord 'incomprehensible', consultancy warns.
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News€1bn Dutch scheme to introduce 'pensions council' in governance revamp
Supervisors at SNPF called for change last year after executive board 'lost its initiative'.
