Pension System – Page 53
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PPF to cut levy as it concludes strategy review
As its funding approach matures the PPF has set out fresh funding priorities and a revised funding objective to be assesed by a new resilience test
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NewsEuropean pensions sector fails to use clout in green finance policymaking
Think tank finds that though many European pension funds stand out in climate engagement with stocks they own, they are generally not actively influencing policy
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Consultants call on UK trustees to study impact of borrowing costs
‘Rising borrowing costs are bad news for corporate Britain,’ says LCP
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NewsSwiss regulator to introduce revised audit standards
New requirements apply to auditors of pension funds and of institutions providing occupational pensions
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B&CE calls for policy solution to avoid retirement crisis
Younger generations who, unlike older baby boomers, don’t have access to final salary pensions are at particular risk of not being able to afford to retire
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NewsAP7 leaders argue investors should stick with high emitters
Swedish pensions giant says transition companies will be a top priority for several years
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NewsESG roundup: Trustees urged to boost understanding of ESG data for risk transfer deals
Plus: RepRisk partners with K2 Integrity; Swiss AM management association sets up sustainable finance regulatory framework
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TPR warns employers they must comply with pension duties
The employers – across the transport, hospitality, finance and retail sectors – have now corrected or are working to correct errors, including backdating contributions
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Narrow majority vote in favour of reform of Swiss first pillar AHV
Referendum result is a ‘clear signal’ to parliament and Federal Council for a pension system that does not discriminate against women
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UK’s growth plan promises to unlock DC investment opportunities
Pensions regulatory charge cap, hurdles to overcome, Solvency II reform, DB scheme deficits to reduce further
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NewsPPI urges DC schemes to consider greater inflation protection in portfolios
‘Any changes to investment strategy need to be approached pragmatically,’ PPI warns
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Denmark’s IPD says pension savers will foot the bill for ‘rushed’ rents cap
Lobby group says real estate sector needs calm if pension firms are to invest, and broad political agreements
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UK Roundup: Yell Pension Plan completes £370m buy-in deal with PIC
Plus: Automatic enrolment: ‘slipping through the net’; Contributions of FTSE 350 companies’ DB schemes outweigh their DC plans
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Publica in talks with large pension funds for co-investments in infrastructure
Publica’s board decided to reduce its fixed income allocation as part of its new strategy
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Opperman steps down as UK pensions minister (again)
‘There remains much more for my sussessor to do,’ he says
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Alecta CEO tells new Swedish government green shift has boom potential
Magnus Billing make plea to any post-election government to work with long-term investors to make the green transition happen
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Nordics roundup: LD reins in equity risk; Elo cuts 44 employees
Danish pensions manager posts 8.5% H1 loss for key balanced product, while Finnish pensions insurer concludes labour negotiations around restructuring
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Austrian pension funds record 5.25% AUM drop in Q2
Pensionskassen recorded returns of -8.78% in the first six months of 2022, and -5.2% in the second quarter
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NewsWatchdog warns Danish pension funds on conflicts in management
Danish FSA follows up on 2020 Christmas letter probe, says insurers’ and pension firms’ management systems don’t always work as well as on paper
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IPD praises European Hydrogen Bank launch, says Denmark must follow
Danish pensions lobby welcomes Ursula von der Leyen heralding €3bn support for future hydrogen market
