All Western Europe articles – Page 8
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NewsGerman auditors call to reform law discounting occupational pension provisions
IDW proposes fixed discount rate reflecting a long-term average market interest rate
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Macron’s reform paves way for development of French second- and third-pillar pension
The rationale of the reform is simple: the rising life expectancies combined with decreasing birth-rate have accelerated the aging of the French population
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NewsTNO scheme switches to Paris-Aligned Benchmark for developed equities
The fund is one of two seed investors in the new BlackRock Developed World Paris-Aligned Climate Index Fund
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NewsMinimum interest rate rise a ‘sustainable challenge’ for Swiss pension funds
Federal occupational pension commission wants to send the message that ‘1% is flexible’, says president
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NewsLocal Government Pension Scheme funding level reaches 102%
LGPS funding levels improved from the 67% estimate as at 31 March 2022 triennial valuations
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NewsPPF opens levy consultation to halve charge to £100m
‘It is clear that PPF would like to go further but is constrained by law,’ says LCP
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NewsTransaction cost analysis should push for further transparency, says Bfinance
Despite efforts from regulators to improve cost disclosure, Bfinance argues disclosure does not equal transparency
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NewsPPF would take 18 years to consolidate smallest UK DB schemes, says WTW
Crucial changes to the shape of benefits will present a ‘significant hurdle’ for trustees, if their consent is required for any consolidation
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NewsUSS and academics develop new approach to climate scenarios
New narrative scenarios are more realistic than mainstream quantitative scenarios, according to new report
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NewsTPT launches fiduciary management and consultancy company
‘This marks the beginning of a new and exciting chapter for TPT,’ says CEO
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NewsGreen bonds ‘disproportionately popular’ among pension funds – study
Pension funds also display lower price elasticity than other investors when it comes to green bonds
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NewsPPF ‘well placed’ to take on public sector consolidator role
‘The public sector consolidator option could substantially deliver against the government’s objectives,’ says PPF chief
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NewsBAE Systems appoints Goldman Sachs Asset Management for £23bn mandate
The plans sponsor’s in-house investment management team will join Goldman Sachs AM
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AnalysisAnalysis: Industry calls for regulation focus for trustees to drive economic growth
It’s important to recognise the difference in the role of DB and DC scheme trustees, says Isio
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is consolidation for UK small pension pots too complex?
The proposed creation of a public sector consolidator could open up de-risking opportunities for smaller schemes, says Broadstone
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AnalysisAnalysis: Encouraging DB schemes to take more investment risk
With the call for evidence closing today, consultants shared what needs to be done to encourage DB schemes to take on more investment risk
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can UK plan sponsors benefit from Mansion House reforms’ surpluses?
Consultants share mixed views on whether pension fund sponsors could benefit from surpluses
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Country ReportPensions in France - IPE Country Report
Fierce opposition from trade unions and a large part of the political spectrum did not manage to stop Emmanuel Macron’s plan to reform the French pension system. The new framework kicks in this month, and the long-term sustainability of public pensions is secure. However, French workers will have to work longer into their lives, and their standard of living will decline.
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Special ReportAustria: Pension industry faces an indifferent government
Reforms look likely to be on hold until after federal elections in 2024
