All Country Reports articles – Page 17
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Spezialfonds: A boost for the sector
Hans-Jürgen Dannheisig and Clemens Schuerhoff assess drivers in the German Spezialfonds business and changes in the asset management industry
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German Versorgungswerke: Infrastructure, here we come
German Versorgungswerke have the go ahead to increase infrastructure lending – but a shortage in supply hinders growth
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Germany's corporate funds: Status quo needs a makeover
Nigel Cresswell looks at how German corporate pension funds are dealing with the current economic headwinds and tailwinds
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Country ReportSector fund proposals: A new tune for German pensions?
The German government wants more companies to participate in the second pillar with the introduction of §17b sector pension plan. But the pension industry is hard to please
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Hedging bets: Dutch pension funds re-think hedge fund allocation
PFZW’s liquidation of its hedge fund portfolio has been seen as a sign Dutch pension funds are cutting ties with the industry. But it’s more complex than that, according to Carlo Svaluto Moreolo.
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Carrot and stick: Asset allocation under new FTK rules
New FTK rules require higher buffers but also allow funds to increase risk under certain conditions – Carlo Svaluto Moreolo writes about the dilemma of how to deploy capital in the current economic environment
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FTK: Will the new rules change Dutch pension funds' attitude to risk?
Wichert Hoekert and Geert-Jan Troost discuss the recent FTK changes and how they may impact risk strategies in the Dutch pensions industry
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Dutch pensions policy: In the balance
The national debate on the future of the Dutch pensions system is now over – Carlo Svaluto Moreolo sifts opinions as the broad outline of a new system slowly takes shape
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Slow shift in perspective for Belgian pension funds
Having enjoyed good returns in 2014, Belgian pension funds are now seeking alternatives to bonds, writes Gail Moss
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Best hands on deck: The consolidation of Dutch pension funds
As industry consolidation shows no signs of slowing down in the Netherlands, Leen Preesman finds that the drivers go beyond cost reduction
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PFPP survey: Dutch pension funds' high expectations
Dutch pension funds are more critical of their asset managers than their European peers, according to a major research programme. James Tew assesses the results.
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Country ReportPension fund for brick-makers forced to join BpfBouw
Maintaining independence ‘not an option’ despite strong coverage ratio, board says
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Pension in Ireland: Route change
Funds are shifting assets to fixed income following Pension Authority concerns about equity risk, writes Carlo Svaluto Moreolo
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Pensions In Central & Eastern Europe: A fresh start for pensions
Polish pension funds have been taking stock of a drastically changed landscape following last year’s large-scale asset transfer to the state system. Krystyna Krzyzak asseses how they have managed the process
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Pensions in Switzerland: Changes on the horizon
Risk-based strategies are gaining momentum among Swiss pension funds, Carlo Svaluto Moreolo finds
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Pensions in Switzerland: Cost wary could lose out
All sides agree that the new cost transparency regulation is a great success. But the federal government has more ideas up its sleeve, finds Barbara Ottawa
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Pensions in Switzerland: Drawing a line under supervision
Switzerland’s top supervisor wants to move towards a more pre-emptive approach based on risk parameters but the pension fund community is sceptical, according to Barbara Ottawa
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Pensions in Switzerland: What can I expect from my pension fund?
For any pension scheme, the purpose of investing is to fund future benefits. A pension fund can offset investment risks in two different ways – either by taking advantage of existing risk capital (reserves), or by adjusting future contributions and benefits.
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Pensions in Switzerland: Tectonic plates
The business models of Swiss private banks have been under pressure, leading many to target institutional business, as Carlo Svaluto Moreolo finds
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Pensions In Nordic Region: Time for action on carbon
Investors like AP4, AP2 and the Church of Sweden are ahead of the game in portfolio decarbonisation, writes Caroline Liinanki
