All articles by Leen Preesman – Page 77
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NewsDutch entrepreneur launches Maltese trust as pension vehicle
Plans to compete with banks, insurers launching DC vehicles under new Premium Pension Institution.
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NewsFunding for Dutch pension schemes jumps to 112%
Supervision director says increase shows FTK works 'reasonably well' in crises.
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NewsRecovering ABP calls for change in liability discount criterion
€242bn civil service scheme sees coverage ratio rise by 6 percentage points to 111% this year.
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NewsDutch pension funds lukewarm on proposal to invest in schools
MP Metin Çelik says schools should be financed, run from an investment fund with pension fund assets.
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KPN pension scheme boosts interest hedge using swaptions
NETHERLANDS - The €4.7bn pension fund of telecommunications giant KPN has increased its strategic interest hedge from 70% to 100% and introduced swaptions to minimise the risk of a very low funding ratio. The options on swaps allow the scheme to benefit from rising interest rates as well, the ...
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NewsAlpinvest seeks to profit from ageing with Hans Anders deal
€40bn private equity investor co-invests in acquisition of Hans Anders, which makes glasses and hearing aids.
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NewsDutch Cabinet supports raising state pension age to 66
Bill to be submitted to parliament also provides for tax adjustment for second-pillar pensions.
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NewsInterest rates, longevity squeeze 2010 return at PNO Media
Factors nearly wipe out 13.6% return on investment for Dutch pension fund, leading to net return of 1% last year.
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NewsDutch schemes 'still falling short' on investment policy, risk management
Watchdog says risk management, expertise do not match complexity of investment policies.
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NewsDutch asset manager Robeco to offer cross-border pension vehicle
Chief executive Roderick Munsters says Robeco also sees opportunities in insurance, administration.
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NewsRising interest rates boost funding at €28bn Bpf Bouw
Officials say 2% loss due to extensive hedge cancels out 1.6% return on investments.
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NewsDutch minister to push pension funds on cost transparency
Henk Kamp wants schemes to clarify costs to participants council, accountability body.
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NewsMajor Dutch pension schemes continue to boost coverage ratios
Four largest funds improve funding in Q1 thanks to rising long-term interest rates.
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NewsPGGM boosts socially responsible investment by €1bn
Asset manager increases SRI to €3.7bn, incorporates ESG into overall investment policy.
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NewsFew multinationals take IORP route, Syntrus Achmea survey shows
Large multinational companies have been loath to launch cross-border pension plans under EU directive.
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NewsDutch workers demand employers share pensions risk
Union federation FNV to focus on risk sharing when suspended negotiations resume in three weeks.
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NewsPension scheme for doctors selects PGGM as provider
SPH and PGGM to co-operate on pension administration, asset management and board support.
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SPT board vows to stay on until 'administrator takeover'
Fired board at pension scheme for dentists fights back against its recent sacking by BPVT.
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NewsDutch pension scheme spends just 0.5% of assets on fund management
Healthcare scheme PFZW calls on peers to get tougher on fee transparency.
