Pension System – Page 168
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NewsInvestors warn EC over timeline for sustainable disclosure rules
PensionsEurope, EFAMA and others have called for a later application date but EC official says financial entities have had time to adapt to new requirements
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Swiss pension bodies ‘increasingly concerned’ about negative rates
Switzerland’s pension fund association and others have appealed to politicians for action after the central bank kept its policy rate at -0.75%
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Responsible investment policies ‘could boost contributions by £1.2bn’
Franklin Templeton recommends schemes align with member values via better integration of responsible investment into DC strategies
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Tailoring investment strategies ‘can benefit members’, says Dutch regulator
DNB says that the benefits would apply to all available pension arrangements being considered as part of reforms to the Dutch system
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NewsPRI to commission research on ‘sustainable pension systems’
PRI wants to explore an assumption that structure, policy and regulation of pension systems have a significant influence on schemes’ ability to pursue responsible investment
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Aegon pushes for DC switch for Dutch staff
Continuing with DB arrangements would cause a disproportionate increase in costs, according to the insurer – but other options are limited
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NewsSwiss pension funds’ alternatives allocation hits double digits [updated]
Complementa study also finds that pension funds will have to cut benefits to close the gap between required returns and forecast returns
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Dutch Pensions Federation rings alarm bells over looming disaster [updated]
Industry organisation calls for urgent consultations between minister and pensions sector to prevent serious damage to system
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Top pension schemes back industry cost reporting initiative
USS, Royal Mail, RBS and seven others pen letter endorsing new industry cost disclosure standard
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NewsSwiss high earner pension plan providers expect significant growth
Surveyed providers of 1e plans expect assets under management to grow from CHF3.8bn to CHF12.7bn over the next five years
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NewsFrance expands scope for new pension vehicles in IORP II bill
Government calls on insurance sector to take up opportunity offered by FRPS vehicles and help make a success of the PACTE law’s retirement savings reform
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Dutch unions, employers seeking solution to avoid pension cuts
Unions and employers are attempting to come up with ways to make sure pension values can keep pace with inflation in the Netherlands’ new system
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German treasurers increase focus on pension asset management
VDT says its focus will include in-house versus external fiduciary management, pension finance, and accounting issues
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Intergenerational fairness under pressure in Dutch system, survey finds
The principle of solidarity between pension fund participants – one of the key elements of the Dutch pensions system – is under pressure, according to Netspar
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Estonia set to overhaul €4.4bn second-pillar system
Coalition government’s decision follows similar moves in Poland and Romania to scale back second-pillar coverage
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Netherlands roundup: Longevity gap increases
Plus: Achmea Pensioenservices posts €14m loss in the first half of 2019 as it continues to phase out old IT systems
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‘Huge’ variations in outcomes between default DC funds: report
Employers have been urged to monitor the performance of their pension plans more closely given big differences between fund outcomes
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NewsUK think tank calls for state pension age increase to 75
The Centre for Social Justice has proposed a range of policy reforms to promote flexible working and retirement for older workers
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High Court blocks £12bn Prudential-Rothesay annuities transfer
Unusual judgement could increase insurer appetite for pension buy-ins or buyouts, says expert
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Pension liabilities set to rise as mortality falls in first half
Analysis from longevity experts at Club Vita indicates that longevity improvements could be on the rise again – which means DB scheme costs could increase
