All articles by Maarten van Wijk – Page 6
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How the financial crisis took the shine off the Dutch pensions system
Ultra-low interest rates mean the state pension is now the best element of Dutch system, says pensions law professor Yves Stevens
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Dutch government to oppose EU cross-border pension product
EU member states expected to publish details of a proposed framework for pan-European pension products
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NewsNetherlands roundup: ABP completes nuclear, tobacco divestments
Plus: Unions threaten strike action over pension demands; Retail and food sector schemes raise premiums to boost funding
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NewsNetherlands raises pension fund fines to €500,000
‘Basis amount’ raised from €10,000 for schemes that breach prudent person rules
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NewsShake-up in MN executive board as two to leave
Liesbeth Sinke to leave and Henri den Boer to move internally
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PEPP negotiations stall on supervision and fiscal regime
Disputed subjects also include cost caps and rules for payout phase
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PGGM’s Lindeijer: Dutch schemes need updated risk models
Underfunded pension schemes are stuck with low-yielding or even loss-making fixed income holdings
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NewsABP to increase contribution rate to 24.9% [updated]
Social partners wanted premium rise anticipating more prudent expectations for returns
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NewsNegotiations over new Dutch pensions agreement collapse
Unions cite ‘lack of structural solutions’ offered by government
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NewsDutch metal industry schemes inch closer to benefit cuts
The four biggest pension schemes in the Netherlands took a hit to their funding in October
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Willis Towers Watson, Mercer eye DC switches for Dutch staff
Willis Towers Watson will transfer staff to its in-house DC fund, LifeSight, from next year
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Dutch scheme’s retirement modelling tool draws wider interest
Web application enables members to assess options for early retirement and part-time employment
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Dutch union discusses strike action amid pension reform stalemate
FNV preparing for industrial action over lack of agreement on discount rate for new system
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Long-term equity holdings ‘won’t solve’ USS funding gap, experts warn
‘Keeping more equity for longer won’t magically reduce costs and liabilities,’ consultants argue in open letter to UK’s biggest scheme
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Dutch tyre manufacturer offers annual switch between DB and DC
Scheme offers innovative compromise as it moves to consolidation vehicle
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NewsABP overtakes PFZW as top Dutch sustainable investor
But most schemes have not set goals for ESG-related investments, says VBDO
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Dutch watchdog urges pension funds to prepare for hard Brexit
AFM warns that asset managers and service providers seeking EU permissions may not get them on time
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Delta Lloyd, PGGM exit market for APF consolidators
Clients face uncertain future as the Netherlands’ ‘general pension fund’ market shrinks
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PGGM to focus on healthcare sector, exit other business channels
Provider to further open asset management to external players
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NewsMetal industry scheme misses 40,000 pension payments after IT glitch
Mistake was rectified within 24 hours but pension fund has promised a full investigation
