All occupational pensions articles
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NewsSwiss parliamentary committee shifts to alternative reform proposal
SGK-N supports idea of financing compensation also through Pensionskassen’s reserves instead of through wages
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Industry warns of effects of social risks on occupational pensions
The DWP should clarify governance requirements on social risks and opportunities, including investment policies, trustee skills, integration and disclosure
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German employees resistant to deferred compensation, survey shows
Occupational pension arrangements that offer guarantees continue to play a predominant role for employers and employees
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Swedish pension contributions hold up in Q1 despite pandemic
Insurance Sweden reports occupational pension contributions grew in Q1, year-on-year, by 7.2%
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Germany’s sustainable strategy ‘turning point’ disappoints occupational pensions
Government has set its target for climate neutrality by 2045, instead of 2050, and to cut CO2 emissions by 65% by 2030 and by 88% by 2040
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German labour minister calls on social partners to use new DC model
The aim is to increase the number of employees who can claim an occupational pension
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German actuaries urge social partners to negotiate new DC model
The pandemic has slowed down discussions between employer and employee representatives on the new DC schemes
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Germany roundup: Metzler sets up Pensionsfonds for social partners
Plus: Sustainable Committee calls for Pensionkassen asset class diversification; Deutsche Telekom’s pension obligations rise
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Deferred compensation claims narrow in Germany, study shows
Only 15.83% of women opt for deferred compensation compared to 21.30% of men
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Swiss APK designs new climate strategy for investments
The climate strategy for the entire equity portfolio kicks in this year
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Swiss schemes tend to transfer pension to partners in case of death
The BVG 2020 confirmed that retirees entitled to occupational pension benefits in Switzerland are living longer
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German companies push digital pension tools for employee engagement
Pension funds use various online tools to engage with different generations
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Pension obligations outsourcing trend in Germany ‘unbroken’, says Allianz
A company can decide to outsource to a Pensionsfonds based on an insurance model
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PSVag in talks with Pensionskassen for simple protection regime transition
Pensionskassen will start to contribute to the PSVaG’s equalisation fund as soon as next year
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German pension system requires tweaks to stand future challenges
Insurance products do not currently represent a viable solution for long-term capital investments necessary for pension provisions
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State aid could provide relief for German airlines’ occupational pensions
Government to grant Lufthansa a €9bn aid package in exchange for a 20% stake in the company
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COVID-19 makes Swiss occupational pension reform increasingly urgent
The coronavirus crisis has forced an extension on the reform consultation until May 29
