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Riester-Rente reform at risk before elections in September
The ministry of finance had been working on possible changes to the Riester-Rente, sending positive signals on the submission of a draft law for a reform
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NewsUK roundup: Smart Pension to provide platform to Barclays clients and employees
Plus: PPF launches consultation on actuarial assumptions; UK DB schemes’ health surpasses pre-COVID-19 levels
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Retiring Keva CEO doubts Finnish pension systems will merge after all
Timo Kietäväinen to quit in November after five years heading Finland’s biggest pension fund
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France’s Af2i adopts ‘raison d’être’ embracing long-termism
Long-term perspective needs to be at heart of public debate, economic and political decision-making, says French institutional investor association
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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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NewsAP1 external manager chief: ‘I’d be very hesitant to rely just on Zoom’
Swedish buffer fund wants managers to do own ESG analysis – not use third-party providers
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Norway’s NHO signs new pensions deal with Storebrand
New agreement takes account of incoming regulations for individual pension accounts
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Swiss 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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InterviewsExit interview: EIOPA’s Bernardino on industry defensiveness and where to take IORP II
The chair of EIOPA will be stepping down in March after 10 years in office
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NewsAMX, DWS ‘shift paradigm’ with pooled funds stewardship solution
New service ‘to begin transition of voting power’ from managers to institutional asset owners
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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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Experts cast doubt on ATP’s chances of success with new business model
“It’s a big step for ATP, but a small step for the members,” says Per Linnemann
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Climate roundup: APG dumps KEPCO and eight others over coal pursuit
Plus: Aviva Investors announces escalation programme; Smart Pension makes net-zero pledge
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Opinion PiecesLetter from Australia: Early access genie escapes the bottle
In March 2020, as the Australian economy went into COVID-19 lockdown the government unlocked the national superannuation pool, seeking to ease the financial stress on individuals.
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Opinion PiecesInfra must adapt to meet pension goals
Looked at collectively, or even individually, the cashflow needs of Europe’s defined benefit (DB) and hybrid pension schemes are huge and potentially challenging given the scale of income generating assets needed to help service them.
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Special ReportSpecial Report: European Pension Funds’ COVID Response
We also analyse how public development banks are going beyond their traditional remit, with a focus on post-COVID recovery, tackling climate change and meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Opinion PiecesGuest viewpoint: David Neal, IFM Investors
While COVID-19 continues to hit the global economy, governments are looking to infrastructure as a way to create future employment and sustain the eventual economic recovery
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InterviewsHow we run our money: Local Pensions Partnership
Chris Rule (pictured), CEO of the £19.7bn Local Pensions Partnership (LPP), speaks to Carlo Svaluto Moreolo about building an in-house investment management outfit
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Country ReportA long and winding road
COVID-19 joins the line of obstacles slowing Irish pension reform plans
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NewsInvestment consultants offer guide to assessing their climate competency
‘Trustees need to know their advisers are on the front foot’
