All articles by Maarten van Wijk – Page 2
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Large Dutch pension schemes edge closer to indexation
The funding ratios of ABP, PFZW, PMT, Bouw and PME have reached record highs
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€500m VAT windfall for Dutch pension funds in new DC system
Pension funds will get a VAT exemption because the switch to DC transfers investment risks away from pension funds to their members
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Centric quits Dutch pension admin market
The provider had been losing clients for some time and did not see sufficient opportunities for renewed growth
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Philips ditches Facebook in new sustainable index
The bespoke index has been tailored to four Sustainable Development Goals
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DNB warns pension funds on cybersecurity risk
Pension fund executives have insufficient knowledge about IT risks, according to the regulator
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Dutch wood processing fund finds new merger partner
The pension scheme is to join the Vlakglas scheme, the fund for window installers, glass makers and wholesalers in paint and glass
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Dutch fund for furniture dealers to merge with retail scheme
The merger of the €4.4bn Wonen fund with €31bn Detailhandel will finally go ahead
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Dutch pension funds can retain buffers in new DC system
All Dutch pension funds will be given the option to have a buffer regardless of contract type chosen
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Large Dutch pension funds see €1.1bn cost hike
Investment management and transaction costs of the 10 largest Dutch pension funds increased from €6.3bn to €7.4bn in 2020
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Dutch liberals want voluntary pensions for earnings above €60,000
The measure would bring forward income tax receipts as pension contributions are exempt from income tax
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Bakkers and Zoetwaren join forces in new €8bn food fund
Despite the two funds planning a merger, the two separate sectors will retain some freedom to negotiate their own pension arrangements
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Record contribution hikes for Dutch pension funds
‘If accumulation falls to close to 1%, the pension ambition of 75% of average wages will no longer be achievable’
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Dutch insurers pension fund SNS Reaal looks for fiduciary manager
‘There are more than enough things that require our attention at the moment,’ says pension fund’s director
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Dutch pension giants abandon cooperation plans
A new shared service centre would increase the workload, especially at a time when a new pensions contract is introduced
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Largest trade union finally agrees to Dutch DC pensions switch
Many union members fear pensions cuts during the so-called transition phase to the new system
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Dutch pension funds hail DC switch
Aon expects the switch of DB to DC will lead to ‘painful measures’ because of current funding shortfalls
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Experts are positive about new Dutch pension arrangements
‘It will be easier to protect older participants against interest risk ’
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Jaap van Dam: Scenario thinking crucial to tackle virus impact
Thinking in scenarios is useful for establishing new policies