All contributions articles
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News
German companies ditch stronger social partner model
Almost 40% of German companies believe greatest leverage to spread company pension schemes is the introduction of auto-enrolment, WTW survey shows
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Scheme for Italian lawyers to switch to defined contribution
The first pillar scheme will apply a ‘mixed system’ to calculate the pension benefits of current members
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: Mapping a pathway to adequate retirement incomes for all
The UK is facing a looming retirement crisis. As many as 17 million people are not saving enough for later life.
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Germany’s finance ministry drafts bill for third-pillar pension reform
Government wants to create common standards to offer private pension products, in a bid to improve transparency and reduce costs
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Bayer on track to adjusting pension plans for employees
The company plans to decouple the basic pension provided by the Rheinische Pensionskasse and the direct promise (Direktzusage) arrangement
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German employers group slams government’s plan to cut funds to first pillar scheme
A further reduction in the amount of public subsidies for first pillar pensions mean contribution rate will have to increase again sooner, or to a greater extent, says BDA
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USS to reduce contribution level to 14.5% in January
While reporting a healthy surplus, lowering contribution rates and improving benefits is a ‘positive backdrop for USS’, says CEO Carol Young
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Governance group calls UK government to end DB/DC ‘intergenerational unfairness’
To encourage corporate DB schemes to build a surplus, plan sponsors should be offered the chance to deploy surplus to boost DC contributions, IGG says
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News
Average total LGPS contribution rates fall to 21.1%
Report from LGPS Advisory Board also showed that LGPS funding levels improved from 98% to 107% in 2022
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USS consults on lowering contribution rate to 16.2%
Indicative results reflect a significant change in the economy since the 2020 valuation was finalised in the latter half of 2021
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Germany roundup: MetallRente’s contributions go up to €75m
Plus: BPCE takes equity interest in rating agency Scope
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German coalition parties fire back at proposals to change pensions
Chair of the Council of Economic Experts called to increase retirement age, contribution rates, and cut high pensions
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Italian government paves way for pension reforms
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs is set to meet with the unions on 19 January to start discussing changes to the pension system
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Norway pensions lobby hails government U-turn on high-earner contributions
Drevsjø says move to exclude pension funds from extra tax relieves them of heavy workloads and more costs
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Enpam to record negative results this year due to global turmoil
Doctors’ pension fund set to end the current financial year with losses of €564m
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Italian government proposes pension cap for early retirement
The measures included in the proposed budget law will be sent to parliament and European Commission for approval by the end of the year
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News
Higher UK auto-enrolment contribution levels needed, urges ABI
ABI’s report shows that auto-enrolment has dramatically increased the numbers of people saving for a workplace pension
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DACH roundup: Daimler pension trust sells stake in Renault worth €305m
Plus: German lifeboat schemes set contribution rate; Direct promises hold popular spot; Alliance against nuclear taxonomy at COP26
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Migros Pensionskasse outlines saving options under new DC plans
From 1 January 2023, all pension fund members will be insured under the Standard savings plan
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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