All occupational pensions articles – Page 4
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NewsSwiss scheme tenders EM equity mandate worth up to CHF2.2bn
The fund is looking to invest in a core passive strategy following the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI (Net) as benchmark
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NewsGerman occupational pension execs call on next govt to ease rules
WTW survey shows that 23% of respondents spoke in favour of opting-out solutions
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NewsSwiss occupational scheme tenders mandates worth up to CHF1.8bn
Three mandates in various regions for small-cap equity
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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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NewsIndustry 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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NewsGerman 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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NewsSwedish 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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NewsGermany’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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NewsGerman 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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NewsPensionsEurope calls for multi-stakeholder pensions forum at EU level
Response to EC Green Paper on Ageing also reveals plans for ‘European Retirement Week’ in November
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NewsTalanx agrees on first DC pension model with Ver.di
In total 11,000 Talanx employees can sign up for a pure DC company pension scheme
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NewsGerman 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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NewsGermany 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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NewsMetallRente sees drop in contributions, contracts in 2020
It added 53,873 contracts last year, compared to 86,422 in 2019, while new contributions slipped last year to €63.91m from €100.08m the prior year
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NewsDeferred 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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NewsSwiss ASIP pushes for alternative proposal on second pillar reform
To compensate for the cuts there is a proposed increase to occupational pension savings over a transition period of 10 years financed with Pensionskassen reserves
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NewsAustrian occupational pensions market offers room for growth, execs say
The financial stability of the Austrian pension system raises the question of reforms, their impact on younger generations and the role of the industry to promote change
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NewsWTW points to viable solutions to up occupational schemes’ appetite
According to the Alterssicherungsbericht 2020, the number of the people entitled to occupational pensions in Germany has lost momentum in recent years
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NewsAXA Switzerland applies interest rate on 2020 occupational pensions
AXA pursues ‘an investment approach that takes into account the risks, with a high degree of diversification based on the best-in-class principle and strict ESG criteria’
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NewsSwiss APK designs new climate strategy for investments
The climate strategy for the entire equity portfolio kicks in this year
