Defined contribution
In-depth reporting on defined benefit (DB) pensions for our pension fund and asset management readers from IPE’s award-winning journalists
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AnalysisIPE Netherlands Briefing: Dutch funds increase funding ratio protection
Plus: Council of State’s proposal for mandatory ballots on pension fund level
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NewsUK DC master trusts anxious about government’s pressure to invest in ‘productive assets’
UK government is in discussions with Mansion House compact signatories for next steps
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AnalysisDutch pension funds hedge equity risk in run-up to DC transition
While some funds have sold part of their equity exposure, more are likely to use options to reduce the downside risks to their listed equity investments
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NewsPension providers expect delay to Dutch pension transition
Two thirds of pension providers believe the deadline for pension funds to move to a new defined-contribution arrangement will be delayed by at least one year to 2029
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NewsDutch Council of State slams ballot proposal on DC pension conversion
Agnes Joseph hits back at ‘astonishing’ advice that blocks moves to give scheme members a say on conversion to new system
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NewsUK aims for pensions consolidation and scale with minimal disruption
‘We can’t ignore the fact that we aren’t investing in the UK,’ says Joanne Gibson, the head of the pensions investment review
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InterviewsAlecta CEO: ‘It’s taken a lot of blood, sweat and tears, but we are on the right track’
Peder Hasslev’s has made a variety of investment strategy changes, including increasing the holdings in its equity portfolio
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NewsPrivate markets investment and fiduciary duty can work together, says LGIM
Jesal Mistry spoke in favour of real assets investment for pension funds
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NewsM&G launches LTAF for UK DC pension funds
The LTAF approval is a significant step in M&G’s ambition to grow its £73bn private markets business
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: NEST strengthens private markets commitment
Plus: UK pensions consultants suggest there is significant opportunity for smaller pension schemes in BPA market
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InterviewsDenmark’s PFA moves equities closer to benchmark but stays active
Danish commercial pensions heavyweight puts more equity risk into customer profiles, continuing Danish journey to market-rate pension saving
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NewsNumber of DC funds in UK falls below 1,000
‘Our DC landscape report is further evidence of the evolution towards a pensions market of fewer, larger pension schemes,’ says Nausicaa Delfas, TPR’s chief
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NewsAbrdn unlocks DB surplus to fund DC contributions
Abrdn DC members will benefit from a share of scheme’s £800m surplus
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NewsVelliv drops active equity, alts teams ahead of new CIO, as strategy turns index
Alternatives chief Christoph Junge surprised when whole alts team was made redundant yesterday; Velliv to cut external manager costs
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NewsDutch ‘early birds’ increase pensions by 8%
The pension funds for shipping pilots and the scheme of pension provider APG have used part of their buffer for a one-off increase in pensions
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: can collective DC usher in a new era for UK pensions?
Collective DC multi-employer and decumulation plans could soon come about, but all sides will need to work together if CDC is to be more widely adopted
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NewsSchroders Capital completes first £500m UK innovation LTAF close
The LTAF secured commitments from British Business Bank and Phoenix via private markets venture with Schroders, Future Growth Capital
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NewsHandelsbanken, Nordea win new mandates for Swedish premium pensions
Swedish FTN reveals winners in award of Nordic equity fund mandates, including two funds new to the platform
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NewsSwedes win extra premium pension returns from agency’s changes
Pensions Agency adds inheritance gains and pension rights more frequently, with earlier ownership of assets leading to increased returns for individuals
