All articles by Luigi Serenelli – Page 35
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NewsGerman Green Party to keep Lindner’s pension reform in check
‘We don’t want that in the future contributions are paid for the Generationenkapital. We would ask to explicitly include this in the law,’ Markus Kurth says
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NewsAPK, Bonus Pensionskasse top Mercer’s investment strategy analysis
Bonus Pensionskasse ranked first among pension funds for its defensive (5.37%), active (8.09%) and dynamic (8.82%) strategies
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NewsPrivate equity-backed exits remain challenging amid public equity volatility
Private equity and venture capital deal activity was either flat or down in 2023, according to PitchBook
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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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NewsFondo Pensione Intesa Sanpaolo plans private market investments
The overall commitment, to be made via Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), is €100m
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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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NewsSwiss Bayer Pensionskasse realigns investment strategy
Allocations to bonds increase, while exposure to mortgages and real estate decrease
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NewsSwiss vote on 13th month of pension makes second-pillar reform crucial
The government will have to find a way to fund the measure – seen as a burden for families and young people – from 2026
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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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NewsENPAM plans a further €520m investment in private markets
Italian scheme targets domestic private debt, private equity and venture capital allocations
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AnalysisPension funds head towards new private equity cycle
Schemes navigate market correction, adjusting pricing expectations, looking for exits to reinvest in the asset class
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NewsAustrian Pensionskassen increase AUM close to record high
In Q4 2023 alone assets under management increased by € 1.21bn, says Financial Market Authority
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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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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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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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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
