All defined ambition articles
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Talanx and ver.di strike deal in breakthrough for new German DC model
Take-up of the collective DC-style option has been keenly awaited
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German minister demands mandatory workplace pensions
At pension association aba’s annual conference in Bonn, politicians appear impatient for improved workplace pensions coverage
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Munich Re overhauls German pension provision with 90% guarantee
German reinsurer closes old plans, sets up new pension provision with guarantees below 100%
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German social ministry to set up ‘forum’ for new pension plans
Aon survey shows little interest among employees for swapping possible higher returns for guarantees
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Lift-off for new Airbus DC scheme in Germany
Since January, 20,000 employees have signed up to the new ‘defined ambition’ arrangements
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Metzler lining up dedicated vehicle for German ‘defined ambition’ funds
aba’s Heribert Karch urges employers and unions to grasp the ‘unprecedented opportunity’ of BRSG reforms
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UK government exploring options for CDC
Department for Work and Pensions to explore existing legislation for ways to provide legal backing for CDC
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Unions reject proposal for UK universities scheme
UK arbitration body had facilitated an agreement but union branches turned out in force to reject it
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First products for new German industry DC plans out on the market
Two consortia present new models for industry-wide DC plans
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Royal Mail, industry experts set out case for UK CDC
Committee of politicians hears that minimal changes to existing laws are required
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German insurers team up to cater for new industry pension plans
Talanx and Zurich consortium in the pipeline as providers anticipate new pension market
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New German pension model ‘needs information rethink’
The first negotiations on the BRSG in Germany are underway but results might have to wait until 2019
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Royal Mail strikes deal with union for CDC scheme
UK’s first ‘defined ambition’ scheme could be launched – but government must pass legislation first
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UK academic advocates for ‘collective individual’ DC schemes
Alternative to collective DC would prove a better short-term solution, argues David Blake
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Young Germans ‘mistrust first pillar system’, survey finds
Even more than the general German population, young employees are putting their hopes on occupational pensions
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UK roundup: Union backs changes to BT Pension Scheme
Plus: MPs’ committee extends CDC inquiry deadline; PTL launches transaction cost tool
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UK politicians launch inquiry into ‘defined ambition’ pension schemes
Collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes were once on the government’s agenda
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German regulator giving ‘high priority’ to new DC plans
Encourages collective bargaining parties, providers, to get in touch
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Bosch sees 'remarkable' potential in German pension-reform proposal
Company already introduced no-guarantee pension last year
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Company pension funds show support for German reform proposal
Association VFPK welcome’s government plans to strengthen occupational pensions