All savings articles
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NewsGerman actuaries slam BVI’s plan for fund-based pension
In 2026 Germany plans to launch a retirement savings account supported by public subsidies but without guarantees to reform third pillar pension system
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NewsSwiss unions slam decision to hold minimum interest rate on pension savings at 1.25%
Swiss Federation of Trade Unions, SGB USS and Union Travail.Suisse call for higher minimum interest rate
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NewsSmart Pension publishes blueprint for implementation of key policies
Smart Pension outlined key actions for new UK government to ensure the financial security of savers in retirement
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NewsGerman far-right party supports pension plans linked to citizenship
The investment policy of such plans would look like that of the Swedish AP7 fund, investing heavily in equity, and without ESG restrictions imposed on fund managers
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NewsFinancial literacy is key for women’s financial decision-making
Fintech could play a role in promoting digital and financial literacy
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NewsInvestment decisions should not be deferred to members, says conference panel
While some savers believe they are ‘competent enough’ to make investment decisions, they still want someone else to take care of their money, says AP7’s Gröttheim
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NewsLocal Pensions Partnership Investments delivers £153.2m in savings since launch
The pool is on track to deliver £200m in savings by 2025
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NewsACCESS Pool delivers £98.9m in savings for its members
Last year alone the Pool delivered savings of £28.6m for members
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NewsBorder to Coast on target to deliver £340m savings for partner funds
The pool claims so far to have saved its members an estimated £65m, but CEO Rachel Elwell says pooling is ‘more than delivering cost savings’
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NewsUK gender pensions gap at 35%, according to DWP
‘Vital first step in tackling profound gender inequalities in pensions,’ says LCP
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NewsSwiss parliament approves second pillar reform
The threshold to join a Pensionskasse would equal under the new regime to a salary of CHF19,845 per year
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NewsUK Budget: pensions annual allowance increased, LTA abolished
These changes to pension allowances won’t impact the vast majority of hard working savers, industry says
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NewsUndersaving in British pensions still substantial, says government report
DWP is backing moves to widen eligibility for auto-enrolment
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NewsDutch lump sum option postponed yet again
The introduction of a lump sum option for retirees, originally planned for 1 January 2022, will now be postponed to 2024
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NewsBVI proposes fund saving accounts to reform third pillar pensions
German government tasked group of experts to examine the introduction of private products with higher returns than Riester-Rente for pensions
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Danish pension fund P+ extends crisis measure as markets plunge
Labour market pension scheme steps up withdrawal penalties on savings withdrawals after market turbulence
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NewsDanish pension assets rise by 30% in seven years
Statistics Denmark figures show there is a significant difference between men’s and women’s pension savings
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NewsUK Treasury urged to reinvest £1bn to help savers
Last rise in state pension age also led to increases in rates of poverty and unemployment
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NewsHigher UK auto-enrolment contribution levels needed, urges ABI
ABI’s report shows that auto-enrolment has dramatically increased the numbers of people saving for a workplace pension
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Migros Pensionskasse outlines saving options under new DC plans
From 1 January 2023, all pension fund members will be insured under the Standard savings plan
