All Willis Towers Watson articles – Page 2
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Swiss companies’ pension plans improve funding ratio in Q2
Companies may face challenges in international accounting at the end of the year
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DC master trusts market enters new phase as it matures
12% of employers that already use a master trust are considering reviewing their provider
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Swiss companies see reduction in pension obligations – WTW study
The consultancy expects the discount rate to remain low due to inflation trends and low interest rates
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Portuguese funds’ Q1 gains boost post-lockdown returns to 13.1%
Most pension fund managers in Portugal hold durations slightly below benchmarks
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UK roundup: Cardano announces net zero plan
Plus: Eastman UK funds appoint Willis Towers Watson’s OneDB; Church of Scotland schemes pick XPS
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German Pensionskassen call for rule easing to improve outlook – WTW survey
WTW is proposing to grant a higher degree of flexibility to Pensionskassen to relieve the schemes from strict regulatory demands
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German employees resistant to deferred compensation, survey shows
Occupational pension arrangements that offer guarantees continue to play a predominant role for employers and employees
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Pension deficits turned into surpluses at the start of pandemic, says WTW
Where deficit contributions were made, the median amount paid in 2020 was estimated at £15m, up 8% on 2019
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Aon to sell German pensions, investment business to LCP
Agreement linked to proposed Aon-Willis Towers Watson merger
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ICL Group scheme strikes £3.7bn longevity hedge
The hedge covers pensions in payment for approximately 9,000 members and provides long-term protection against additional costs
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E.ON sets up own fund to consolidate group’s occupational pensions
The fund will initially take over €2.5bn in security assets from Willis Towers Watson
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Pensions sidecar an ‘emerging focus’ at one in five employers – survey
WTW sees survey showing employer commitment to pensions amid appetite to do more for financial wellbeing
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New WTW group to explore potential for ‘beta’ PE vehicle
Consultancy says private equity industry needs to identify structure enabling access by DC investors
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Swiss corporate schemes record all-time-high funding ratio in Q1
Pension assets continued to grow in the first quarter of this year with a positive return of almost 4%
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Climate roundup: Net-zero group tackles manager proxy voting
Plus: WTW declares net-zero targets for $165bn delegated portfolios; Scientific Beta reveals offering answer to EU PAB
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Portuguese funds claw back COVID-19 losses with 2.3% return for 2020
2020 saw ‘huge’ interest in hedging interest rate risk
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Irish pensions veteran passes away
James Kavanagh started his career in 1989 working in what is now Aon
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DAX firms top outlook with €9.9bn returns on pension assets
Pension liabilities and pension assets of DAX firms decreased last year by 1.8% and 3.9% to €409bn and €266bn, respectively
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Default risk fuelling ‘borderless’ pension plan demand, says WTW
Consultancy expects international pension and savings plans to continue to strengthen their position