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News'Large number' of Dutch pension schemes facing benefit cuts – Kamp
Pension Federation study says 100 schemes at risk of failing to fulfill recovery plans.
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NewsFunding levels at typical Swiss 'benchmark' pension fund falling
Funding drops by 9% quarter on quarter, according to Towers Watson.
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NewsDutch companies claim pension indexation ruling could bankrupt them
Research centres claim ruling could involve as much as €5m in unanticipated costs a year.
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NewsIreland rules out aid for semi-state pension fund despite deficit
Minister concedes Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme faces 'significant' shortfall.
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NewsDenmark's ATP offloads €2.7bn of equities in risk-cutting move
CIO cites signs of worsening euro crisis, concerns about global growth.
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NewsCanton of Zurich to inject €1.7bn into Swiss BVK pension fund
Local government recommends lower minimum interest rate instead of higher recovery contributions.
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NewsSwiss pension funds 'financially stable' despite drop in returns
Returns in 2010 down 65% over previous year, but little impact on deficit.
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NewsIrish National Pensions Reserve Fund falls by 30% in Q3
Loss attributed to holdings in local banks, which fell by 36.5% over period.
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NewsFinnish roundup: VER, Keva, Varma, Tapiola Pension
Returns at Finnish pension schemes fall sharply in nine months to September.
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NewsNordic roundup: Danica Pension, PenSam, Halkin, BRF Kredit Bank
Danica Pension stumbles in third quarter, but contributions increase by 13%.
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NewsEquity portfolio at Norwegian Pension Fund Global falls 17%
Overall, France's largest bank BNP Paribas cited as worst-performing holding.
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NewsThird-quarter profits down by 72% at Danish pension scheme ATP
Interest rate differential between Denmark, Germany costs scheme €1bn over period.
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NewsIrish government confirms new funding standard for DB schemes
Government minister says new standard will be rolled out over 11-year period.
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NewsMajority of Irish schemes change investment strategy, says Aon Hewitt
Survey further confirms that sponsoring companies are not footing bill of pension levy.
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NewsIndustry-wide Dutch schemes lead in sustainability, finds VBDO report
Sustainable investment association also criticised lack of transparency on policies.
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NewsDutch funds must pursue 'unpopular' measures to achieve funding targets
Aon Hewitt urges funds to consider rights cuts if funding ratio falls below 100%.
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Swedish roundup: Solvency II regulations, Österåker, Swedbank
Swedish government urged to introduce new regulatory framework for pensions.
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NewsPGGM now co-owner of Dutch doctor's provider DPFS
Partnership will see PGGM take a stake in provider, but no mergers in operational aspects.
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NewsSwiss railway pension scheme to cut conversion rate
Follows similar move made by Publica to decrease conversion rate earlier this year.
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NewsFalling interest rates batter largest Dutch pension schemes
Five largest funds see coverage ratios tumble in the third quarter, dismiss indexation.
