Pension System – Page 143
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NewsGerman parliament approves basic pension law
Under the new law, the financial support to employer-financed company pension schemes for low-wage earners will be increased
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Peers vote for separate regulatory approach to open DB schemes
Amendment addresses risk of open plans being forced to de-risk prematurely
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UK roundup: Survey points to annual ‘tax drag’ of up to £250m
Plus: 120-member scheme secures all benefits with L&G buyout; Analytics platform boosted with GMP feature
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Danish pension funds can weather big price falls, says FSA
Watchdog to probe pension firms’ property portfolio valuations this year
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Swiss government outlines framework for sustainable finance
The Swiss Federal Council plans to conduct climate impact tests on a regular basis
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LD chief says holiday fund strategy just as good with DKK40bn
Even if all holiday funds paid out, LD operation would stay open for at least two years, says Vanglo
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Opinion PiecesDutch pensions: the next chapter
For those who have been following the cumbersome multi-year saga of Dutch pensions reform, the latest wrinkle might seem trivial.
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Country ReportItaly's recovery: Endless opportunities for pension funds
Italian pension funds are primed to participate in Italy’s post-COVID-19 recovery
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NewsDutch schemes fail to push management fees below 0.5% threshold
The average management fees the funds paid in 2019 totalled 0.51%, excluding transaction costs
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NewsDWP weighing measures to restrict flat fees in default DC funds
Feedback sought as part of consultation on charge cap for default arrangements and standardised cost disclosure
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Sweden eases IORP II rules for COVID-hit pension funds
Ministry responds to watchdog’s call for urgent action
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Dutch funds count on investment returns to close funding gap
Most funds’ current pension contributions are too low to even sustain the current low funding ratios
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Pensionskassen insolvency reform to impact on occupational pensions
‘The PSV will step in only if the Pensionskassen cannot pay pensions in full and the employer is insolvent’
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Italy’s Covip expects drop in contributions due to pandemic response
Padula calls for stronger fiscal incentives in order to encourage workers to restart contributing after the crisis
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NewsDutch pension funds hail DC switch
Aon expects the switch of DB to DC will lead to ‘painful measures’ because of current funding shortfalls
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Danish appeals board rules market-rate switch not necessary
AP may now mull giving individuals the option to change pension plans
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NewsSwiss parliament shows ‘can-do’ attitude for third pillar reform
The pension system in Switzerland is ‘really good’, but it is struggling with an over aging demographic
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UK roundup: FCA consults on value for money metrics
FCA flags dashboard, open finance, TPR links in consultation on value for money in workplace personal pension schemes
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NewsDutch DC pension switch includes lifecycles, personal pension pots
All pension funds will need to finalise their transition plans by 1 January 2024
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German finance ministry gauges possible Riester-Rente changes
‘In this phase of low interest rate, that will last longer, the product is not fully attractive’
