All Country Reports – Page 22
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New system: A spring deadline
Despite appearances to the contrary, a compromise on a future retirement system may be close
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Collective DC: Lukewarm response to CDC consultation
Only 36 entities made a submission to the select committee, and some influential UK names are absent
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DB transfers: Freedom under fire
Three years after its introduction, the liberation of pensions savings has been marred by accounts of poor advice and scams
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Fiduciary management: Foreign fiduciaries struggle
Pension funds’ changing requirements are having a profound effect on the market for fiduciary management
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UK roundup: CMA to begin releasing consultants investigation analysis
Plus: London CIV seeks investment oversight software tool, GMC renews fiduciary monitor contract
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Ireland: Drive is on for auto-enrolment
Auto-enrolment is one of the main goals of the Irish government’s pension reform plans
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DB Policy: Work in progress
Legislation to improve DB member protections is under consideration and a bill to implement IORP II is expected by the autumn
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DB funding: Challenge of low interest rates
Irish pension funds have been struggling with low average funding levels since the financial crisis
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Asset allocation: DB pensions act to curb deficits
Defined benefit pension funds are adopting various strategies to reduce risk and boost returns
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Allianz GI ceases fiduciary activities in the Netherlands
Market exit follows loss of only major client; company to continue asset management services
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CEE: A system in flux
As budgetary and demographic pressures start to bite, what is the future for CEE pension systems?
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CEEC forum: Unique and varied problems
A recent panel with members of PensionsEurope’s CEEC Forum discussed regional pensions issues
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Poland’s €40bn transition
Auto-enrolment looks to be key to Poland’s pension future. Dismantling of the OFE system remains on hold
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Romania: Analysis of a miscalculation
The Romanian government has decided to reduce contributions to the mandatory pensions system
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Croatia: Funds sidestep Agrokor
The collapse of Croatia’s largest food and drink company in 2017 has barely affected pension portfolios
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Armenia: Caucasian pension circles
Armenia is implementing compulsory private pensions to help stimulate capital markets
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Norway: A trillion dollar issue
Is managing its huge sovereign wealth fund distracting the Norwegian Central Bank from its monetary stability role?
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Asset allocation: Opportunities ahead
Key findings on asset management trends from the latest Nordic Investor Survey
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Sweden: Domestic players
How are Sweden’s largest pension providers managing their assets?
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M&A in Finland: Ilmarinen merges with Etera
Ilmarinen is to become the largest property investor and second-largest pension provider in Finland when it merges with Etera