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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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NewsESAs deliver adjusted SFDR requirements, say ‘careful balance’ struck
Changes include a reduction in mandatory “adverse impact indicators”
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Ireland’s new investment law could fuel real asset boom
The legislation, which took five years to reach the statute book, is expected to strengthen Ireland’s position as a financial hub
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Riester-Rente reform at risk before elections in September
The ministry of finance had been working on possible changes to the Riester-Rente, sending positive signals on the submission of a draft law for a reform
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NewsUK roundup: Smart Pension to provide platform to Barclays clients and employees
Plus: PPF launches consultation on actuarial assumptions; UK DB schemes’ health surpasses pre-COVID-19 levels
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NewsPossible IFRS sustainability standards board announcement at COP26
IFRS Foundation trustees flag possible definitive proposal by end of September 2021
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Retiring Keva CEO doubts Finnish pension systems will merge after all
Timo Kietäväinen to quit in November after five years heading Finland’s biggest pension fund
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France’s Af2i adopts ‘raison d’être’ embracing long-termism
Long-term perspective needs to be at heart of public debate, economic and political decision-making, says French institutional investor association
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Norway’s NHO signs new pensions deal with Storebrand
New agreement takes account of incoming regulations for individual pension accounts
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Swiss ASIP pushes for alternative proposal on second pillar reform
To compensate for the cuts there is a proposed increase to occupational pension savings over a transition period of 10 years financed with Pensionskassen reserves
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InterviewsExit interview: EIOPA’s Bernardino on industry defensiveness and where to take IORP II
The chair of EIOPA will be stepping down in March after 10 years in office
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NewsSPK posts one of highest-ever returns, thanks IORP II funds shakeout
Swedish banking industry pension fund reports 11.6% return in 2020
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NewsAMX, DWS ‘shift paradigm’ with pooled funds stewardship solution
New service ‘to begin transition of voting power’ from managers to institutional asset owners
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NewsAustrian occupational pensions market offers room for growth, execs say
The financial stability of the Austrian pension system raises the question of reforms, their impact on younger generations and the role of the industry to promote change
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Experts cast doubt on ATP’s chances of success with new business model
“It’s a big step for ATP, but a small step for the members,” says Per Linnemann
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NewsESMA calls for legislative action on ESG ratings, assessment tools
Watchdog says there are high risks of capital misallocation, mis-selling and greenwashing, but not the tools to combat this
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NewsWTW points to viable solutions to up occupational schemes’ appetite
According to the Alterssicherungsbericht 2020, the number of the people entitled to occupational pensions in Germany has lost momentum in recent years
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UK asset management body launches ‘next generation’ investment group
New committee to provide ‘creative challenge’ to industry thinking about investment, capital markets
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NewsUK government presents pension fund climate risk governance, reporting regs
Requirements largely in line with August 2020 proposals but some helpful tweaks seen
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Danish FSA warns pension funds of weaker illiquid credit loan terms
Pension providers should note “any possible structural shifts in the loan markets”, says watchdog
