All member engagement articles
-
NewsImpact investing a ‘depolarising’ sustainability topic among Detailhandel members
A ‘maxi vote’ tested the acceptability of a smaller group of members’ preferences
-
NewsMembers demand government rescue as German dentists’ pension fund faces €1.1bn losses
Members of VZB are calling for political intervention and the creation of a special fund to secure dentists’ pensions
-
NewsSwiss public pension funds weigh cross-canton expansion
Discussions are underway about widening membership beyond cantonal borders to include additional municipalities
-
NewsCDC rollout risks faltering without clearer government roadmap
Collective Defined Contribution pension funds could be a ‘game-changer’, but only if people understand it, consultants say
-
NewsGerman dentists’ fund faces major losses amid probe into past mismanagement
Pension fund VZB is trying to avoid pension cuts
-
NewsPension providers warned to modernise as young savers migrate to markets, digital platforms
Young savers are turning to markets and digital tools, pushing pension funds to engage effectively
-
NewsPensions UK to increase subscription fee for pension funds
The subscription fee will increase from £23,405 to £35,000
-
AnalysisHow German companies deploy AI for occupational pensions
The positive aspect of using AI in occupational pensions is that it helps to transfer information, says Vodafone Pension Trust
-
NewsPensioenfonds Detailhandel updates investment policy to incorporate member preferences
The €30bn scheme for the Dutch retail sector will collaborate with other pension funds on labour rights
-
NewsDutch fund for doctors to divest from fossil fuels
The move follows a vote by the scheme’s members
-
NewsItaly looks to boost pension funds’ membership on voluntary basis
Government is committed to ensuring an ‘active participation in the labour market, in line with demographic trends’
-
NewsDutch pension fund sets up new member-engaging approach on sustainability
The initiative provided ‘an unparalleled in-depth picture of members’ perspectives on the future, their values, and on their collective recommendations of responsible investing’
-
NewsInvestment decisions should not be deferred to members, says conference panel
While some savers believe they are ‘competent enough’ to make investment decisions, they still want someone else to take care of their money, says AP7’s Gröttheim
-
NewsDanish architects pension fund vows more transparency, green investment
Fund has overhauled board, citing strong desire from members for “constructive and efficient management” and may switch from Sampension
-
NewsClimate Bonds Initiative ambitious about climate resilience finance
Plus: Fidelity International launches ESG tool for members; Zoological Society of London launches biodiversity guide for pensions industry
-
NewsUK master trusts don’t survey members on risk appetite
‘Risk considerations are not driven by member views but by expert opinion,’ says Hymans Robertson
-
NewsEngagement roundup: Fidelity International to review member communication
Plus: AllianzGI supports shareholder resolution on worker rights at Starbucks
-
NewsGerman Pensionskassen yet to set up joint decision mechanisms on sustainable investments
Pensionskassen still steer their investment policy without considering the demands and opinions of their members, says professor
-
NewsFCA’s pensions dashboards consultation aims to improve engagement
Dashboard operators will be able to offer savers additional services that improve engagement with pensions provided they meet rigorous conduct standards
-
NewsMembers demand more from their schemes, Hymans’ latest research shows
Retirement outcomes for DC scheme members in master trusts have undoubtedly been impacted by recent market challenges
