Defined contribution – Page 20
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NewsNavigate private market complexity to achieve goals, trustees told
As the UK government urges DC schemes to invest in a wider range of illiquid assets, trustees are told not to fear the unfamiliar
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NewsUK pensions industry urges regulators to focus on ‘more than just costs’
‘A transparent, consistent framework also needs to consider factors such as investment performance and quality of service,’ says LGIM
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Social partners plan to expand DC model for chemical industry to further sectors
BAVC and trade union IGBCE expect to start the new pension model from 1 October 2022
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Hybrid pension funds want clarity on pension transition
Dutch multi-sector schemes including PGB, PNO Media and SBZ Pensioen fear they may not be able to make the switch to DC under the proposed legal framework
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Achmea acquires ABN Amro DC pension vehicle
The insurer expects it can accelerate the growth and profitability of the €3.5bn second pillar DC pension vehicle
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Country ReportUK: The long and winding road to consolidation
Brexit, COVID and other factors delay regulation that would enable commercial DB scheme consolidators to operate
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Country ReportUK: Collective defined contribution pensions move up a gear
The first collective defined contribution pension scheme is set to launch after years of stop-start progress. But obstacles remain
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Opinion PiecesGuest viewpoint: How can DC schemes build a more sustainable future?
The UK government’s Build Back Better growth plan paves the way for significant investment in infrastructure, which could be attractive for defined contribution schemes. How might they take advantage of opportunities to improve outcomes for savers?
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Rabobank to close CDC arrangement
The firm will instead introduce a separate DC arrangement in the run-up to the pension transition
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NewsUK roundup: Fidelity, Tumelo launch stewardship hub
Plus: Act quickly to lock in funding gains, says Hymans Robertson; LGIM reports on latest DC savers’ preferences
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Take account of stagflation in ALM studies, say consultants
The likelihood of stagflation has risen, but still insufficient funding ratio prevent pension funds from taking appropriate action
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German trade union, associations agree on first industry-wide DC pension model
Until the end of June BAVC and IGBCE will work out rules for a collective bargaining agreement to start a pure DC scheme
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APG lacks IT staff for pension transition
The shortage in IT staff has already led APG to delay a number of IT projects
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Co-ordinated UK industry campaign bids to crack pension engagement nut
15 providers and schemes support concentrated engagement season campaign being led by ABI and PLSA
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€500m VAT windfall for Dutch pension funds in new DC system
Pension funds will get a VAT exemption because the switch to DC transfers investment risks away from pension funds to their members
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Solidarity buffer to absorb inflation shocks in new Dutch pension system
The exact rules that govern the additional measure still have to be worked out
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Dutch funding ratios reach highest point in 10 years
The new high comes just as the country is preparing a shift to a DC system
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NewsDWP adds ‘disclose and explain’ proposals to DC illiquids boost agenda
Major DC consulation also reveals government plans to continue with charge cap reform despite opposition
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NewsCDC schemes could be extended to multi-employer funds, master trusts
Call for age-related contributions to be allowed in CDC schemes
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OECD adopts revised good DC design messages as recommendation
One of changes involves broadening message on pay-out phase beyond annuitisation
