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NewsGerman Pensionskassen face further cuts if no sponsor support is given
Persistent low interest rate environment could result in further cuts to pension benefits
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German actuaries call for unchanged rate at 0.25% as pandemic evolves
‘Still too early’ to predict how inflation will play out in the long-term, says DAV
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DACH roundup: Swiss SIX Exchange launches digital assets trading platform
Plus: Swiss cabinet’s anti greenwashing stance; BaFin’s goals and pension funds’ stats; Actuaries on Solvency II
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German auditors, BaFin issue advice on SFDR against greenwashing risks
The Fund Locations Act – Fondsstandortgesetz – has assigned auditors the task to assess whether the requirements of the disclosure regulation are met
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People moves: Willis Towers Watson names Sweden chief
Willis Towers Watson, PFA, BaFin, APPT, BMO GAM, Robeco, Natixis, HSBC AM, Alcentra, Soka-Bau, Nuveen, MFS, Preqin, USS, Veritas
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Germany expects rules on crypto fund shares in place from Q1 2022
The German government and BaFin continue to monitor developments relating to investments in crypto assets
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BaFin updates reporting rules on Pensionskassen, Pensionsfonds investments
New decree includes rules on reporting requirements for investments, the value of assets and hidden reserves
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People moves: Norges Bank governor to resign; New risk manager role at Kyrkans
Norges Bank, NBIM, Kyrkans, KENFO, ABP, EIOPA, Alecta, Saracen, BaFin, ATP, Neuberger Berman
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DWS rejects allegations about ESG disclosures
German and US regulators reportedly investigating allegations by former employee
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BaFin starts consultation to address greenwashing
Supervisor suggests three ways in which funds can be entitled to a ‘sustainable’ description
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BaFin sets up whistleblower unit for hedge funds, short sellers
Whistleblowers can submit information anonymously via an electronic system
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German regulator sets new rules to reinforce president’s powers
Mark Branson, the incoming new president, will take up his post on 1 August
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BaFin delays start of first social partner pension model
The model would give 11,000 Talanx employees the opportunity to sign up to a pure DC scheme
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German social partner pensions consortium eyes equities for higher returns
The social partner pension model asset allocation will aim for maximum returns on defined risks by integrating ESG into the investment process
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Sustainable equity portfolio shows lack of sync with EU taxonomy – study
Using minimum exclusion criteria, together with best in class and value approaches, results in an ESG risk score 19% lower than the market index
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EU Commission called to find ‘right balance’ on Solvency II review
‘Changes to the methodology are not needed because there are enough measures in the current methodology that can be used’
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BaFin reviews solvency rules for Pensionskassen, Pensionsfonds
BaFin has currently 20 life insurers and 40 Pensionskassen under intense supervision
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Greensill-Credit Suisse case unlikely to harm Swiss pension funds
Greensill case offers Pensionkassse opportunity to critically question the process to select investments and periodically review processes for illiquid investments
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Germany’s finance ministry hires new head for BaFin
Mark Branson, CEO of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA, will replace Felix Hufeld
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Talanx agrees on first DC pension model with Ver.di
In total 11,000 Talanx employees can sign up for a pure DC company pension scheme
