All occupational pensions articles – Page 4
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AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: Germany’s reform zeal to enter unchartered waters
Plus: SPRIN-D calls to deploy capital-funded pensions to support research and development projects; SPD wants to strengthen occupational pensions
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NewsGermany’s AfD backs DC plans as party policies raise deindustrialisation fears
Supporting small companies remains ‘a central political matter’ to amplify the breadth of company pension schemes, the party claims
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NewsC-alm, IZV propose light-touch reforms to Switzerland’s second pillar pension system
IZV and c-alm are suggesting a cut in the conversion rate to calculate pension payouts from 6.8% to 6% of salary insured in eight steps, instead of one
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AnalysisGerman occupational pension schemes gear up for 2025
Pensionsfonds continue to be one of the most preferred vehicles for companies to outsource direct pension promises
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NewsGerman parties slam FDP’s attempt to reform third pillar pension system
BVI says Germany’s political parties are already in election campaign mode and are using the opportunity to set their own agenda
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NewsGermany’s Bundesrat recommends review of second pillar reform
The Bunderat recommends reviewing whether a significant increase in the maximum possible amount of funding beyond a wage adjustment is possible
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NewsKPA warns most are unaware of guarantee loss when transferring pension
Swedish municipal pension fund adds voice to warnings over growing transfer activity
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NewsGerman insurance association backs auto-enrolment for occupational pensions
GDV is in favour of adjusting the retirement age to increasing life expectancy
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AnalysisHow German companies deploy AI for occupational pensions
The positive aspect of using AI in occupational pensions is that it helps to transfer information, says Vodafone Pension Trust
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NewsGerman pensions industry pins hope on next cabinet for second pillar reform
Germany’s occupational pension industry has been let down by the sudden halt of the second pillar pension system reform process, triggered by a political crisis, as it pins its hope on the next government to build on the groundwork laid out so far. Speaking at the Handelsblatt occupational forum in ...
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NewsHapag-Lloyd, Evonik switch to defined contribution plans
Existing occupational pension contracts for senior people and captains of Hapag-Lloyd will remain in place, despite the DC switch
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NewsAba looks beyond snap elections for comprehensive pensions reform
Germany’s three reform packages for public, occupational and private pensions are currently at different stages of the legislative process
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NewsSwiss government backs opposing tax rules on pensions
Backing law that allows retroactive payments of pension contributions contrasts with government’s plan to increase taxes on savings withdrawals
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NewsItalian pension funds’ ESG policies on right path, but shortfalls emerge
Research shows that 60.17% of schemes have drafted an ESG investment policy, as of this year, up from 37.50% in 2019
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NewsSOKA-BAU’s chief warns of EU policy downplaying second pillar pensions
The biggest challenge ahead is to increase participation of savers in Capital Markets Union
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NewsGerman companies ditch stronger social partner model
Almost 40% of German companies believe greatest leverage to spread company pension schemes is the introduction of auto-enrolment, WTW survey shows
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NewsSwiss supervisor reworks definition of improved benefits
Two-thirds of average returns above market interest rate are available to amass fluctuation reserves, and one-third is used for interest rates on pension savings, says OAK BV
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NewsAustrian schemes’ exposure to capital markets leads to 4% returns in H1
Austrian occupational pension funds have increased their exposure to equities and bonds since 2023 with a geographical focus on the US and Europe
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AnalysisItaly’s plan to divert severance payments to pension funds stirs up concerns
It is essential to understand the impact of the measure because a mandatory option is being introduced in a system based on voluntary access, says Assofondipensione
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NewsSwiss MP proposes integration of pension model for temp workers in second pillar
The model would offer second pillar pension coverage for temporary workers, protecting against disability, claims for surviving partners and children, says Christian Lohr
