News
Netherlands
NETHERLANDS - Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP yesterday said it would raise premiums 0.5% starting 1 April.
03 March 2011
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Defined Benefit
A dispute over whether defined benefit schemes should have to pay VAT on investment management services has been referred to the European Court of Justice.
03 March 2011
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US
US - The aggregate deficit in pension plans sponsored by S&P 1500 companies decreased by $14bn during February, figures from Mercer show.
03 March 2011
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Investment
F&C is considering whether to launch a fiduciary management service in the UK.
03 March 2011
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Industry
The Treasury says people exceeding the annual allowance on pension savings must meet their tax charges as soon as they arise.
03 March 2011
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Australia
AUSTRALIA - Political parties of all colours must unite to back proposed changes to the superannuation system and help restore confidence in the industry, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said.
03 March 2011
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Regulation
Draft regulations allowing employers to exclude workers above state pension age from group risk insured benefits leave trustees exposed to discrimination actions, experts warn.
03 March 2011
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Defined Benefit
PwC has launched a bulk de-risking solution for employers sponsoring defined benefit schemes.
03 March 2011
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Industry
Allowing early access to pension pots is surely detrimental to saving if it means a diminished sum at retirement.
03 March 2011
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