Pension System – Page 151
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NewsPPF extends advisory panel service range to pre-insolvency
11 firms stand ready to provide advice and guidance that ‘could help prevent insolvencies where possible’
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Germany approves Pensionskassen insolvency protection reform
PSV is to take over pension liabilities if an employer becomes insolvent, under certain conditions
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Merchant Navy scheme pioneers wellbeing webinars for members
At least 430 members have tuned in to each of the first two webinars
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UK local authority pension fund merger gets go-ahead
Northumberland and Tyne and Wear funds to merge
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Swedish pensions agency finds no value gain for fund switchers
Number of fund changes has been declining for a decade, according to annual report
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InterviewsPremier Foods deal: ingredients unusual, but principle replicable
A ‘landmark’ pensions agreement has been struck at the UK food manufacturer
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NewsGermany yet to decide on interest rate adjustment for 2021
Investors may face a low interest rate environment for a longer period of time
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NewsNew cross-industry group to help UK trustees with next set of ESG duties
Key output will be document to extract ‘clear and consistent’ info from asset managers about their voting behaviour
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NewsSwiss pension funding levels recover after falling below 100%
Returns reached -3.9% at the end of April compared to 10.6% in 2019
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NewsUK COVID-19 toll understated, but long-term factors crucial, say consultants
‘Periods of austerity can correlate with a slowdown in life expectancy improvements’
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NewsDutch metal schemes show concern over MN’s new admin system
Despite a successful test in October, no new functionality has become operational yet
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NewsCERN pension fund seeks new professional board members
Adrian Cunningham and John Breckenridge are serving their last three-year term
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NewsDutch PGB to raise contribution rate to 28% from 24%
The pension fund posted a net return of 16% for 2019 and a 100.6% funding level
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NewsUK roundup: Fiduciary manager 2019 performance ranges widely
Plus: Isio counts new joiner on DB consolidation platform
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NewsSwiss to block murderers making pension claims
Another proposal is to amend the investment regulations for pension funds
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Finland readies solvency safety net to avoid fire sales at pension firms
Situation calmer since March, but future prospects very uncertain, says TELA
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NewsGerman workers call out for employers’ active role on occupational schemes
WTW’s survey shows that 66% want to be able to transfer occupational pension schemes if they change jobs
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NewsABP warns of ‘significant’ contribution rise in coming years
It has already decided to reduce its discount rate for future expenses from the current 2.8% to 2% as of 2023
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NewsBaFin clarifies pension schemes’ disclosure on investment policies
‘Defining the information about these ‘principles’ with numerous detailed requirements seems excessive’
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NewsPunter Southall Aspire exits master trust market, partners with Evolve
‘Opportunities to scale have reduced’
