All pension contributions articles
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WTW Pensionsfonds to manage €500m in Traton pension assets
WTW takes over €500m in pension assets of Traton, the commercial vehicle manufacturer and subsidiary of Volkswagen Group
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Swiss collective pension funds gain ground, but individualisation threatens solidarity
Consolidation trend among smaller schemes continues: number of Swiss Pensionskassen falls dramatically – from 4,000 in the 1990s to just over 1,300 today
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Austrian banks add pension contribution increase to collective agreement
For years, the minimum rate for employer pension contributions was set at 2.70%, but now an increase by 0.15 percentage points is being negotiated
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More guidance needed for UK councils reducing pension contributions
Kensington and Chelsea Pension Fund’s investment committee have voted for council pension contributions to be cut to zero
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Austria’s pension funds deliver 7.8% for 2024
Last year’s returns marked the best result in the last four years after 6.4% in 2023 and a significantly negative return of -9.7% in 2022
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Germany’s AfD proposes employment pension account for capital market investments
Capital flowing to the employment pension account would be invested in capital markets through ETFs, funds and stocks, according to proposal
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German economists push for review of civil servants pension system
By splitting first and second-pillar pensions for civil servants, new contributions remain available to finance old pensions, says Martin Werding
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Ex-Siemens CEO views pensions as main block of ‘Agenda 2030’ for Germany’s recovery
‘Pensions must be financed upwards through private wealth accumulation among young people,’ says Joe Kaeser
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Swiss 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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Italy’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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IFS calls for targeted approach to automatic enrolment as part of pensions review
The Institute’s suggestions could boost UK retirement incomes by between 12% and 16%
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Swiss cabinet plans to increase contributions to finance 13th month of pension
A consultation on proposals to finance the 13th month of pension is open until 5 July
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Credit Suisse Pensionskasse adjusts plans following UBS integration
Credit Suisse’s scheme will close down 1e pension plans
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Germany’s FDP focus on individual contribution accounts for first pillar pension system
FDP still looks to the Swedish model, facing resistance from coalition partners
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Swiss MP proposes scheme contributions to fund 13th month of pension
According to the MP, 1% less contributions will flow to pension funds, and 0.8% more to the first pillar AHV
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IG Metall backs moderate contributions increase as part of first pillar reform
The union is standing against the Aktienrente, in favour instead of a system based on ‘real solidarity’
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Opposition slams 13th month pension payout Swiss proposal
Recent poll suggests 61% of Swiss would vote in favour of the proposal in upcoming referendum on 3 March
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Scottish scheme looks to reduce contributions rate from 2024
The funding level at Scottish Borders pension fund increased from 110% to 134%
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German public pension manager warns of rising contributions
Government plans to cut €600m in subsides as it proceeds to redraft the 2024 budget
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Italy’s INPS increases minimum pensions
The institute will increase minimum pensions this year by 5.4% for people who are employed and self-employed