All articles by Sameer van Alfen – Page 5
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NewsWTW: Dutch schemes’ funding ratios could dip under 70%
Many schemes will still be underfunded at the end of 2020
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Merger of Dutch transport schemes to run as scheduled
A lower funding level would not hamper the merger
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NewsLeasePlan to withhold dividend payment to PFZW, ATP
Shareholder LP Group has agreed to the withholding assumed to be worth around €69m
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NewsLCP sees Dutch schemes’ returns close to 30% in 2019
Pension funds’ combined assets rose by €240bn to €1.56trn
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NewsDutch pension funds receive billions as additional collateral
Pension funds can use part of it to rebalance their investment portfolios
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NewsKempen: Tail risks more likely to occur for pension funds
Extreme scenarios tend to be largely ignored by pension fund boards
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Dutch pensions’ funding ratios plunge further as COVID-19 fears spread
The long-term economic impact of the coronavirus is more important than current market valuations
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Assets jump to €17bn in Dutch consolidation vehicles
De Nationale APF attracted €1.8bn from the ANWB pension fund, with 12,000 participants joining
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Grontmij scheme to join ASR’s consolidation vehicle
The scheme’s assets will be managed through the general pension fund (APF)
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EBRD: Private equity offers bigger impact on employment
‘Private equity has the reputation to cut jobs after the takeover of companies’
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PwC: Dutch schemes invest largest stake abroad
Foreign holdings of Dutch pension funds increased by six percentage points
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NewsDutch watchdog: Bundled advice and asset management ups costs
Additional costs apply particularly to small and medium-sized pension funds
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TKP to outsource investment admin for DC plans to Ohpen
Admin had to be outsourced as investments in DC plans with a drawdown pension were becoming complex
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NewsTrainee GPs’ scheme mulls joining SPH
Stricter regulation and increasing costs are the most important reasons to join the €12bn SPH
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NewsRobeco scheme picks NN IP as fiduciary
The fund plans to transfer its entire investment portfolio to NN IP
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Dutch agricultural scheme headed for premium increase
Social partners want to improve BPL’s funding
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NewsAegon to replace TKPI label with Aegon AM
Change meant to improve service provision and competitive position
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Netherlands roundup: Textile scheme MITT to temporarily reduce accrual to avoid cuts
Aegon to switch to IDC plan for its staff
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NewsRobeco to cease investment admin services
‘Pure play’ asset manager wants to focus on core task
