Pension System – Page 8
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Special ReportGermany: Politicians look to bolster pensions ahead of elections
Draft bills prepared by the government to change public, private and occupational pensions are bound for parliamentary debate
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Opinion PiecesWhy we need to talk about the birthrate
If you live in a big city like London, and if you look hard enough, you are sure to find signs of a falling birthrate.
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Special ReportAustria: Waiting for politics to get serious about pensions
With elections looming, Austrian politicians are not making pensions a priority
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NewsStandard Life offers lifeline to scammed pension savers
Dalriada Trustees have appointed Standard Life as ‘safe haven’ provider to support defrauded pension savers
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NewsAP3 leads Swedish buffer fund first-half returns, despite Thames Water hit
As Stockholm buffer funds await decision on merger, AP3’s 7.1% January-to-June return beats AP1, AP2 and AP4
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NewsATP’s first-half return held back by gearing cost, bond yields
Describes return as “expected and generally acceptable in view of market developments”
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NewsSwedish government revamps pensions agency board
Governance line-up overhaul for Pensionsmyndigheten, as focus shifts towards bolstering control function and information sharing
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NewsATP defends risk-parity strategy via analysis of five investment models
Denmark’s huge statutory pension fund says other standard pension strategies may suit other products - but not ATP’s dual-aim guaranteed product
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NewsFondaereo’s cross-border project could shake up landscape as EU reviews IORP II
IORP II directive has ‘complicated the regulatory landscape, says CBBA’s Francesco Briganti
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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
