Pension System – Page 15
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Reeves must acknowledge infrastructure challenges
The integration of illiquid asset classes into pension funds introduces a host of technological, operational and structural challenges that must be addressed
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AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: Swiss to vote on second pillar reform
Plus: Overestimated expenses by FSIO prompt call for Rossini’s resignation; Höchster scheme investing in start-ups
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NewsGerman associations call for review of proposal to reform social partner model
Government’s draft bill tries to drift away from strict requirement of collective bargaining agreements, necessary to take part in a social partner model, but not enough, says BDA
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NewsItalian party proposes channelling severance pay to pension funds
Italian unions agree it is necessary to invest more in complementary pensions, but this approach might not benefit everyone
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NewsDenmark’s IPD, Liberals, post wishlists with pension reform back on agenda
Pensions lobby calls for better framework for pension savings, as Liberal Party proposes ‘working life commission’
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NewsUK government launches first phase of pensions review
First phase of ‘landmark’ pensions review will focus on developing policy in four areas
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NewsGerman CDU party marks retirement age as priority in pension policy plan
The CDU will decide on linking retirement age to life expectancy in the next legislative period
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NewsFinland’s big three pension funds uneasy about outlook, after H1 5% returns
‘The end of the year already looks considerably more restless,’ says Keva CEO Jaakko Kiander
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NewsVelliv weighs in after Danish PM vows to end pension age increases
CEO Kehlet Johansen calls for more flexibility around pension payments, allowing people to return to work after retirement
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NewsSwedish local authority pensions debt to ease next year after spike
With ballooning effect of high inflation on municipalities’ and regions’ pension debt set to shrink, authorities’ associated costs will be lower, says SKR
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AnalysisIPE Nordic Briefing: Swedish FSA on Alecta breaking the rules
Plus: Sweden’s AMF leadership changes; AP7 returns for default premium pension product
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NewsFondaereo picks Ireland to set up cross-border scheme
The plan to become a cross-border scheme runs in parallel with a review of the scheme’s investment policies for its new sub-funds ‘Equilibrio’ and ‘Crescita’
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NewsSwitzerland to finance 13th month of pension with VAT increase
Cabinet says move was the ‘more appropriate solution’ as the need of funds for the AHV is lower than expected
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NewsSwedish municipal pensions debt surged amid inflation shock
Municipalities and regions in Sweden recorded a SEK42bn rise in their total pension debt last year, according to latest report from pension provider
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NewsSwiss political parties push for second-pillar reform as public remains sceptical
If approved in the referendum on 22 September, the reform will lead to cutting the wage threshold to join a pension fund, among other things
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NewsHöchster Pensionskasse to offer pure defined contribution plans
The ZielrenteCHEMIE DC pension plan is being launched in partnership with Fidelity International
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NewsPensions industry urged to help shape ‘value for money’ framework for DC schemes [updated]
The FCA has launched its consultation for contract-based schemes ahead of the DWP introducing equivalent legislation for trust-based schemes in an upcoming Pension Schemes Bill
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NewsSwiss internal affairs ministry to investigate social security costs
The Internal Affairs Ministry in Switzerland will start an administrative investigation after mistakes were made to gauge the financial outlook of the first-pillar AHV
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: New UK government’s pensions review
Plus: New DWP secretary of state and pensions minister, The King’s Speech, DB Funding Code and a new bulk-annuity market entrant
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NewsLGPS additional voluntary contribution framework picks six
Firms appointed include Aon, Barnett Waddingham, Hymans Robertson, Legal and General Assurance Society, Mercer and Prudential Assurance Company
