Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 124
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NewsLargest trade union finally agrees to Dutch DC pensions switch
Many union members fear pensions cuts during the so-called transition phase to the new system
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Nordea gears up for Norway reform with €395m pension portfolio deal
Nordea says acquisition from Frende Liv positions firm as a main player in ‘own pension account’ market
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Impax bids to guide policymakers in ‘clean energy investment quest’
Specialist asset manager says ‘time is now’ to help policymakers understand how to mobilise private finance
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NewsCompanies behaving badly will be post-crisis losers, say USS, BTPS
Universities’ scheme shifts to UK bonds after US debt soars
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NewsEC delivers EFRAG EU non-financial reporting standards mandate
Call for candidates to join taskforce to be issued shortly, with progress report due by end of October
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NewsGerman parliament approves basic pension law
Under the new law, the financial support to employer-financed company pension schemes for low-wage earners will be increased
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Peers vote for separate regulatory approach to open DB schemes
Amendment addresses risk of open plans being forced to de-risk prematurely
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UK roundup: Survey points to annual ‘tax drag’ of up to £250m
Plus: 120-member scheme secures all benefits with L&G buyout; Analytics platform boosted with GMP feature
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Norway’s SWF hands wish list on shareholder voting to EU
Manager NBIM calls for common approach across the EU to voting deadlines
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ATP set to manage €1.3bn Danish crisis recapitalisation fund
New state fund to buy up preference shares, according to parliamentary document
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Extinction Rebellion group claims responsibility for AP7 hoax
Extinction Rebellion Stockholm reveals it was behind false press release and website
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Pension SuperFund gets HMRC OK after switch on TPR request
Regulator asked emerging commercial DB consolidator to set up a new occupational pension scheme
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NewsSweden boosts buffer funds’ ownership cap to 15% from 10%
Extra leeway to allow AP funds 1-4 to take part in equity raising from COVID-hit firms
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LD chief says holiday fund strategy just as good with DKK40bn
Even if all holiday funds paid out, LD operation would stay open for at least two years, says Vanglo
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Special ReportInvestment services: CSDR's long and winding road
A new settlement regulation for central securities depositories has been delayed amid industry concerns and lack of clarity
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Country ReportItaly: IORP II in limbo
The EU’s IORP II directive has yet to be fully implemented by Italian pension funds
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NewsDWP weighing measures to restrict flat fees in default DC funds
Feedback sought as part of consultation on charge cap for default arrangements and standardised cost disclosure
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Sweden eases IORP II rules for COVID-hit pension funds
Ministry responds to watchdog’s call for urgent action
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Pensionskassen insolvency reform to impact on occupational pensions
‘The PSV will step in only if the Pensionskassen cannot pay pensions in full and the employer is insolvent’
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NewsDutch pension funds hail DC switch
Aon expects the switch of DB to DC will lead to ‘painful measures’ because of current funding shortfalls
