All occupational pensions articles – Page 9
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Swiss commission warns of uncoupling of interest rate on pensions, inflation
BVG-Kommission has recommended the Federal Council to leave the minimum interest rate paid on occupational pensions unchanged at 1% for 2023
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IBM rejects pure DC pension contracts in Germany, union says
Ver.di has tried to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement with IBM since after the law to strengthen occupation pensions came into force in 2018
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NewsCFA Society Germany proposes merger of occupational with private pension systems
The German pension system would become more flexible, transparent, and fair
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Portuguese pension funds make -3.8% returns in Q1 2022
Most asset classes experienced a difficult first quarter, with equity portfolios generally falling between 3% and 5%
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Spanish funds get back to reality with 2.8% returns to Q1 2022
In Q1 the best performance within alternatives came from commodities and infrastructure
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German regulator adds to guidelines for occupational schemes’ risk assessment reports
WTW survey: Pensionskassen demand simplification of supervisory rules
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Newly-retired Finnish women get higher pensions after more paid work
Latest statistics show females retiring in 2021 received €200 a month more than earlier cohorts
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NewsSwedish lobby sees increasing dominance of occupational pensions
Insurance Sweden expects trend to become even more pronounced in next few years
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German trade union, associations agree on first industry-wide DC pension model
Until the end of June BAVC and IGBCE will work out rules for a collective bargaining agreement to start a pure DC scheme
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Swiss regulator consults on experts’ role in auditing pension funds
Supervisory authorities, pension funds, occupational pension experts are invited to express their views until 4 March
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NewsGermany roundup: Uniper awards trust management mandate
Plus: MetallRente’s pension contracts shoot up
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NewsSwiss large firms offering 1e pension plans is on the rise, says WTW
Almost 35% of companies surveyed, listed on the Swiss Leader Index, now offers 1e plans
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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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German 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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Swiss occupational scheme tenders mandates worth up to CHF1.8bn
Three mandates in various regions for small-cap equity
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Swiss 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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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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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
