All articles by Olaf Boschman – Page 9
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Dutch MP to table bill for annuity purchase reform
Mandatory one-off purchase at retirement leading to very low pensions, lawmaker warns
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'Too strict' FTK rules could create new source of instability, APG warns
Chief executive says regulatory framework should be based on open norms, prudent-person principle
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NewsDutch government pushes back planned changes to DC annuity laws
State secretary says legal complications over duty of care to members leading to delay
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Country ReportCMU must be flexible in risk approach, urges Pension Federation
Dutch industry association also cautions European Commission against use of ‘uniform’ infrastructure approach
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Dutch pensions industry voices concern over delay of APF vehicle
Opinions vary on necessity, possible benefits of postponement
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NewsIntroduction of new Dutch pensions vehicle postponed despite 'urgency'
Government acknowledges importance of APF for industry but says it needs more time to answer outstanding questions
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NewsDutch Pensions Federation calls for preservation of classic DB, DC
Industry group warns of ‘transitional’ problems if average contributions abolished
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Dutch pension funds need leeway on low interest rates, says PME
CIO calls for higher discount rate or ability to take on more investment risk
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NewsDutch provide most pension assets per capita in Europe, study shows
UK comes in second place, followed by Switzerland and Iceland, according to OECD figures
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Dutch cabinet to propose continued accrual in DC schemes
Variants focusing on both collective risk sharing and individual risk to be developed
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Dutch Senate approves financial assessment framework for pensions
Vote comes after state secretary Jetta Klijnsma makes concessions on discount rate
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Dutch government satisfied with changes to revised IORP II proposals
State secretary says European Commission showed ‘much understanding’ in addressing Dutch concerns
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NewsDutch pension funds must report funding in real terms under new FTK
Parliament says schemes must show pension target in relation to financial position
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Dutch government makes FTK concessions on indexation, investment policies
State secretary secures majority on proposals for new financial assessment framework with support from opposition parties
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NewsDutch lawmakers question inter-generational impact of new FTK
MPs call for clarification after new study contradicts government’s previous impact assessment
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Dutch lower chamber seeks clarification on indexation, benefit cuts in new FTK [amended]
Government and opposition parties question why details of new FTK only to be clarified in secondary legislation not to be scrutinised by parliament
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Risk clarity and better contacts
The new FTK is all about smoothing rough edges. Pension funds will have more time to implement cuts and market fluctuations will play less of a role, write Olaf Boschman and Frank van Alphen
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Pension beneficiaries prepared to sacrifice returns in favour of responsible investing
Survey by researchers at Dutch university finds women more in favour of responsible investment, many reject arms, human rights violations
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Dutch ministry calls for retroactive billing of employers for contributions
Workers with unpaid employer’s contribution could still be entitled to pension, Klijnsma warns
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Contribution levels at Dutch pension funds to fall by 11%, CPB predicts
Dutch Central Planning Bureau says reined in tax allowances will offset effect of new FTK
