Pension System – Page 103
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NewsDanish pensions lobby slams EC for selling Solvency II measures as relief
European Commission presents package of rules on solvency for insurance companies, claiming they free up €90bn of capital
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Finnish pensions lobby says don’t rule out overhaul of funding mechanism
Acceptable risk-taking in investment policies of earnings-related pension providers is key question, says Torben Anderson
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Dutch pension funds can retain buffers in new DC system
All Dutch pension funds will be given the option to have a buffer regardless of contract type chosen
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Iceland PFs’ currency ceiling should rise, says ex-central bank chief
In official report, Már Guðmundsson addresses many issues around the position of pension funds in the economy
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Royal Mail could launch first UK CDC scheme in 2022
The new pension scheme will be made up of a CDC section and a cash lump sum section
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Finnish efforts to merge pension systems founder on cost-neutrality issue
Working group set up to draft merger proposal failed to find acceptable solution after two years, govt announces
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NewsIceland’s pension funds prepare for continued rise in life expectancy
After creating new model for life expectancy, Icelandic actuaries recommend pension funds change pension rights reference age accordingly
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NewsSwiss first pillar AHV down deficit path if no reform takes place
Returns on investments to fall from CHF774m this year to CHF459m in 2032, according to FSIO
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NewsUK Selecta scheme completes £250m buy-in deal
Hymans Robertson was the lead transaction adviser, with legal advice provided by Pinsent Masons
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Climate roundup: 12 further asset owners sign IIGCC net-zero commitment
Plus: Pension funds seek net-zero accounting help from COP26 President, Sovereign assessment project takes next step
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Electronics company plan insures £250m of pensioner liabilities
Keysight scheme got bids from six of eight insurers active in pensioner buy-in market
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NewsGerman pension schemes often opt for Masterfonds mandates
Unpublished figures point to a 75-80% estimate of assets managed via Masterfonds
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UK regulators launch value for money framework for DC schemes
Framework to allow trustees to compare costs and charges, investment performance and service standards
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LCP completes £2bn of small scheme buy-ins and buy-outs
Smaller transactions can achieve competitive pricing
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Credit Suisse AM replaces Amundi in Previambiente’s garantito fund
Plus: Inarcassa increases exposure to ESG for European equities; AUM growth for industry-wide schemes slows down
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NewsAustrian Pensionskassen AUM shoot up to €26.23bn in Q2 2021
The number of Pensionskassen has decreased during the years, from 12 in 2016, to 10 in 2017 and eight today
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Danish pension funds have room for yet more alternatives: Central bank
Higher allocations to unlisted equity, infra, direct credit, RE could tighten liquidity in rising interest-rate scenario, warns Danmarks Nationalbank
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NewsBaFin updates reporting rules on Pensionskassen, Pensionsfonds investments
New decree includes rules on reporting requirements for investments, the value of assets and hidden reserves
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NewsDanish pensions lobby lauds govt reform plan for removing savings obstacle
Proposal will allow employees in more than 50,000 households to save in ‘aldersopsparing’ without spousal benefits offset, says IPD
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German chancellor candidates clash over future of pension system
The SPD is campaigning for a new standardised, private pension product that is inexpensive, digital and, based on the Swedish model
