All Western Europe articles – Page 9
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NewsTransaction cost analysis should push for further transparency, says Bfinance
Despite efforts from regulators to improve cost disclosure, Bfinance argues disclosure does not equal transparency
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NewsPPF would take 18 years to consolidate smallest UK DB schemes, says WTW
Crucial changes to the shape of benefits will present a ‘significant hurdle’ for trustees, if their consent is required for any consolidation
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NewsUSS and academics develop new approach to climate scenarios
New narrative scenarios are more realistic than mainstream quantitative scenarios, according to new report
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NewsTPT launches fiduciary management and consultancy company
‘This marks the beginning of a new and exciting chapter for TPT,’ says CEO
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NewsGreen bonds ‘disproportionately popular’ among pension funds – study
Pension funds also display lower price elasticity than other investors when it comes to green bonds
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NewsPPF ‘well placed’ to take on public sector consolidator role
‘The public sector consolidator option could substantially deliver against the government’s objectives,’ says PPF chief
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NewsBAE Systems appoints Goldman Sachs Asset Management for £23bn mandate
The plans sponsor’s in-house investment management team will join Goldman Sachs AM
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AnalysisAnalysis: Industry calls for regulation focus for trustees to drive economic growth
It’s important to recognise the difference in the role of DB and DC scheme trustees, says Isio
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is consolidation for UK small pension pots too complex?
The proposed creation of a public sector consolidator could open up de-risking opportunities for smaller schemes, says Broadstone
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AnalysisAnalysis: Encouraging DB schemes to take more investment risk
With the call for evidence closing today, consultants shared what needs to be done to encourage DB schemes to take on more investment risk
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can UK plan sponsors benefit from Mansion House reforms’ surpluses?
Consultants share mixed views on whether pension fund sponsors could benefit from surpluses
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Country ReportPensions in France - IPE Country Report
Fierce opposition from trade unions and a large part of the political spectrum did not manage to stop Emmanuel Macron’s plan to reform the French pension system. The new framework kicks in this month, and the long-term sustainability of public pensions is secure. However, French workers will have to work longer into their lives, and their standard of living will decline.
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Special ReportAustria: Pension industry faces an indifferent government
Reforms look likely to be on hold until after federal elections in 2024
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NewsUK roundup: Buy-ins and buyouts reach record-breaking £20bn in H1
Volumes in the first half of 2023 are on track to be 20% higher than the previous record of £17.6bn
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NewsFondo Gomma Plastica eyes private equity secondary investments
Rubber and plastic fund chief sees private equity opportunities in the US as the Milan-based fund makes a further pivot to alternatives
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NewsTPR updates superfunds guidance with saver security as primary focus
When TPR published its original guidance in 2020, it committed to review the issue of profit extraction within three years.
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NewsUK regulator launches consultation on Long Term Asset Fund access
FCA seeks contributions from participants to design draft rules to market LTAFs to retail investors, pension schemes
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WH Smith Pension Trust completes £1bn buy-in with Standard Life
Bulk purchase annuity secures the benefits of 13,000 members
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Bpf Bouw supervisory board questions innovation ability at APG
It cites a critical internal report by APG about its pension administration
