All pension contributions articles
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NewsSwiss government backs opposing tax rules on pensions
Backing law that allows retroactive payments of pension contributions contrasts with government’s plan to increase taxes on savings withdrawals
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AnalysisItaly’s plan to divert severance payments to pension funds stirs up concerns
It is essential to understand the impact of the measure because a mandatory option is being introduced in a system based on voluntary access, says Assofondipensione
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NewsIFS calls for targeted approach to automatic enrolment as part of pensions review
The Institute’s suggestions could boost UK retirement incomes by between 12% and 16%
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NewsSwiss cabinet plans to increase contributions to finance 13th month of pension
A consultation on proposals to finance the 13th month of pension is open until 5 July
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NewsCredit Suisse Pensionskasse adjusts plans following UBS integration
Credit Suisse’s scheme will close down 1e pension plans
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NewsGermany’s FDP focus on individual contribution accounts for first pillar pension system
FDP still looks to the Swedish model, facing resistance from coalition partners
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NewsSwiss MP proposes scheme contributions to fund 13th month of pension
According to the MP, 1% less contributions will flow to pension funds, and 0.8% more to the first pillar AHV
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NewsIG Metall backs moderate contributions increase as part of first pillar reform
The union is standing against the Aktienrente, in favour instead of a system based on ‘real solidarity’
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NewsOpposition slams 13th month pension payout Swiss proposal
Recent poll suggests 61% of Swiss would vote in favour of the proposal in upcoming referendum on 3 March
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NewsScottish scheme looks to reduce contributions rate from 2024
The funding level at Scottish Borders pension fund increased from 110% to 134%
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NewsGerman public pension manager warns of rising contributions
Government plans to cut €600m in subsides as it proceeds to redraft the 2024 budget
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NewsItaly’s INPS increases minimum pensions
The institute will increase minimum pensions this year by 5.4% for people who are employed and self-employed
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NewsItalian government faces backlash on targeted pension changes
The government has this week introduced the budget law to the Senate to start the approval process
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NewsCanton of Aargau parliament approves APK’s pension plan changes
The level of benefits continued to fall, from 58% to 55% of the insured salary, below the original level of 65%
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NewsExcessive Danish pensions are a problem, says former Danica chief
Lobby group warns against changing Denmark’s “finely-calibrated” pensions model
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NewsDAX pension investors set to benefit from calmer capital markets
Funding ratios reached a new high of 79% last year, compared with 72% the previous year, Aon report finds
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NewsMacron presses ahead with controversial pension reforms
The government will require companies to incentivise workers to stay at work beyond age 60 by improving the quality of their working lives
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NewsNorway pensions lobby hails government U-turn on high-earner contributions
Drevsjø says move to exclude pension funds from extra tax relieves them of heavy workloads and more costs
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NewsPersistent inflation to raise cost of DB provision, says Swedish lobby
Insurance Sweden says in report that country’s insurance and pension firms still have good financial position despite 2022 stocks slump
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NewsUK employers see scant chances to voluntarily boost pensions contributions
Dominant pension models target higher contributions at staff least in need of the support, survey shows
