All articles by Leen Preesman – Page 3
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NewsDutch schemes' funding ratios drop to credit crunch levels
Large schemes will come close to the critical floor of the 90% funding level
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NewsCOVID-19 reinforces pension schemes’ long-term stances
The financial impact of coronavirus contributed to the rise of UK DB pension scheme deficits by around £100bn
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Dutch C&A scheme turns to passive ESG mandate
Scheme says it will be able to directly affect company policy on ESG issues
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Dutch pensions’ funding ratios plunge further as COVID-19 fears spread
The long-term economic impact of the coronavirus is more important than current market valuations
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Country ReportNetherlands: Funds delay trouble
Crucial decisions loom for Dutch pension funds as low rates bite hard
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Country ReportNetherlands: A sector holding its collective breath
A tripartite steering group involving experts, stakeholders and government is trying to come up with a new concept for pension plans
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NewsNN IP: Green bonds an ‘economic alternative’ to traditional bonds
As interest rates dropped further in 2019, the green bond index performed better than the aggregate index
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NewsDNB: Dutch investment institutions return 18% on average
The value of each euro invested 11 years ago has increased to €2.37 on average
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NewsAegon: Women’s retirement readiness improves marginally
Issues explored six years ago remain true today, with a persistent gender pay gap being among the most important challenges
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Low interest rates drive Dutch schemes’ funding to drop by up to 3.7%
Aon and Mercer said the drop is largely due to market volatility and shriking equity markets
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Philips scheme to replace PGGM with Blue Sky as admin
‘We wanted a system that is prepared for the future, has proven flexible qualities and offers a good price-quality ratio’
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ICT scheme to place pension rights with PNO, De Nationale APF
De Nationale APF will see a transfer worth €436m, PNO Media will get €29m
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PNO Media sacks trustee as he voices ‘differing opinion’
His plea to look into other options had fallen on deaf ears
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NewsConsultants unravel coronavirus implications for Dutch schemes
Dutch pension funds remain vulnerable because of the sector’s widely shared expectation of lower returns in the coming years
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NewsPFZW preps pilot for self-employed to join sector schemes
The current pensions legislation needs to be adjusted
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NewsABP targets carbon neutral portfolio in 2050
ABP has already started an energy transition fund to invest in companies and startups focusing on sustainable energy
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NewsLarge Dutch schemes perform well despite disappointing Q4
2020 to be a ’difficult year’ due to current financial markets and new regulation
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Netherlands roundup: Ford transfers pensions to Aegon
Plus: Dutch GP scheme to reassess indexation target
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Dutch asset managers positive about government investment fund
Invest-NL could help transform ideas into investable propositions
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Dutch scheme transfers individual DC plan to insurer ASR
Continuing the IDC plan would not benefit the pension fund or its active participants
