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IORP II review an opportunity for ‘paradigm shift’, says EIOPA’s Bernardino
Outgoing chair says more needs to be done at national and EU level to incentivise funded private pension provision
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New EU-wide hybrid instrument recommended to support economic recovery
AFME warns that equity shortfall of up to €600bn threatens Europe’s economic recovery
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BaFin to accept notifications from UK funds before end of Brexit transition
Plus: UK regulator publishes final Brexit instruments, TTP directions
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WTW starts new German investment services firm amid Brexit uncertainty
WTW has decided to make Germany the hub for providing these services in continental Europe after Brexit
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: Why Europe needs a real pan-European occupational vehicle
The revision to the Directive, known as IORP II, did not really facilitate cross-border activities. On the contrary, it seems that some EU member states have taken the implementation of the Directive as an opportunity to further complicate cross-border activities.
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EIOPA issues statement on supervisory IORP registration practices
Statement is focussed on supervisory practices in relation to assessing IORPs’ suitability for possible cross-border operations
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Pension funds rush to move UK derivatives contracts to EU
European pension funds will be allowed to continue using London-based clearing houses until at least June 2022
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Luxembourg to push for ESG pan-European pension products
ALFI to support the development of digital solutions for cross-border pensions
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In-Depth: Basic European tracking platform to be operational by end of 2021
The ETS has recently launched an online survey to analyse local communication processes
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Icelandic pension plans halt foreign investment during corona crisis
Country’s export revenues projected to decline temporarily
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Dutch pension fund body sets out stall on CMU agenda
Wishlist includes improvements regarding withholding tax, insolvency regimes and non-financial corporate reporting
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CBBA rebukes Dutch IORP II implementation as Aon abandons relocation plans
Consultancy “struggles to convince Dutch schemes in a continuing changing environment”
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Capital Markets Union wishlists presented as new Commission awaited
Expert group established by trio of member states argues for next CMU phase to focus on citizens’ needs
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PensioPlus sets out to improve Belgium’s cross-border pull
The industry organisation is to focus on simplifying procedures to enhance Belgium’s standing as prime location for pan-European pension funds
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Pension funds ‘remain in scope’ of financial transaction tax law
Brussels-based pension fund and insurance lobby groups reiterate concerns ahead of technical meeting tomorrow
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EIOPA appoints ‘extraordinary’ expert group to help with PEPP work
The panel of 21 expert practitioners will test the regulator’s proposals for Level 2 implementing measures and act as a sounding board
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Few cross-border funds meet new German performance fee criteria
Fitz Partners finds that only 13% of UCITS funds would meet tighter performance fee structure conditions effective from December
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Bosch’s cross-border plan thwarted by regulatory hurdles
Engineering company transfers Austrian pension plan to local provider after regulations prevent consolidation within German Pensionsfonds vehicle
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Commission launches infringement action against 17 states over IORP II
Proceedings launched for “non-communication” of transposition measures after January deadline
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Moody’s: PEPP rollout to boost insurers and ESG-focused managers
New cross-border product will open up markets for managers and pension providers, rating agency says