Markets – Page 142
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NewsSwiss roundup: BVG on rates, ASIP on engagement
SWITZERLAND – Unions blast government for following BVG recommendations on minimum rates.
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NewsInstitutional investor surveys reveal marked risk aversion
EUROPE – Respondents cite euro-zone collapse as biggest macroeconomic threat for coming year.
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NewsFrance lagging 'far behind' European counterparts on pensions reform
FRANCE – French pensions system on brink of collapse, industry experts warn.
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NewsGermany's VBL launches pension tracker platform for researchers
EUROPE – Platform could serve as litmus test for future pan-European pension portals.
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NewsUK Master Trusts join forces to launch own association
UK – Legal & General, Now: Pensions and B&CE among founding members of new association.
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NewsLitigation specialist weighing up lawsuit against ABN Amro
GLOBAL – IMF Australia speaking with European pension funds on potential class-action over CPDOs.
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Irish Pensions Board may allow corporate bonds as matching assets
IRELAND – List of assets to offset Irish risk reserve may be expanded beyond euro-zone debt.
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NewsING to axe 1,350 jobs at Nationale Nederlanden
NETHERLANDS – Measure part of 'accelerated' transformation programme at pensions insurer.
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NewsNAPF welcomes NEST consultation on transfers, contributions
UK – Economic landscape has 'changed significantly' since auto-enrolment reforms.
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DC pensions market set for growth in Europe, report shows
GLOBAL – Cerulli identifies Germany, Netherlands and UK as best opportunities.
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UK roundup: BT Pension Scheme, Office of National Statistics, CPIH
UK – Funding shortfall at BT Pension Scheme widens by third despite £2bn deficit payment.
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NewsUnions, employer representatives urge creation of national LGPS board
UK – Local Government Association dismayed by delays to launch official consultation.
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NewsDanish roundup: PKA, Forsikring & Pension, PenSam
DENMARK – Industry association chair anticipating consolidation in Danish pensions market.
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NewsDenmark outlines minimum standards for basic labour-market pensions
DENMARK – Committee of Money and Pensions Panel publishes eight standards every basic pension should meet.
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NewsDanske Bank decides against offloading Danica Pension
DENMARK – Banking group to retain subsidiary due to 'synergies' as it adjusts to changing market.
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NewsIrish actuaries call for 'urgent' changes to pension wind-ups
IRELAND – Actuarial society outlines three principles for wind-up order backed by social partners.
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NewsOECD set to recommend auto-enrolment for Irish pension system
IRELAND – Author of review of country's system describes auto-enrolment as 'sensible' third way.
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NewsIrish government report highlights 'worst charges possible' for pensions
IRELAND – Social Protection paper claims 31% of savings pot lost due to 2.18% annual fee.
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NewsInterest in buyouts doubles among Irish pension funds – IAPF
IRELAND – Organisation's annual Benefits Survey shows 23% 'considering' buyout of liabilities.
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Study reveals gulf between employers, employees' retirement expectations
GLOBAL – More than half of employees expect to work beyond retirement age, survey shows.
