Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 127
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NewsGerman basic pension raises questions of financial sustainability
The government plans to present various financing models, including a European financial transaction tax
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NewsAP7 calls two-product plan for premium pension ‘counterproductive’
Swedish Pensions Agency finds proposed alternatives ceiling for AP7 too high
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ABP chair: ‘Concept for new pension system lacks crucial elements’
Wortmann-Kool urges for new pension system to be implemented sooner
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NewsSwiss regulator pushes for conversion rate in view of COVID-19 crisis
The pandemic has forced an extension on the reform consultation until May 29
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NewsAP7 illiquids scheme fails to convince Swedish buffer funds
High private equity allocation would make frequent valuations problematic, says AP6
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Germany approves Pensionskassen insolvency protection reform
PSV is to take over pension liabilities if an employer becomes insolvent, under certain conditions
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Swedish pensions agency finds no value gain for fund switchers
Number of fund changes has been declining for a decade, according to annual report
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NewsNew cross-industry group to help UK trustees with next set of ESG duties
Key output will be document to extract ‘clear and consistent’ info from asset managers about their voting behaviour
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NewsUK roundup: TPR pipes up over inter-DC transfers; ‘Cross-country’ PRT deal
Plus: Co-op Pace pension fund de-risks again with Aviva in £350m deal
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NewsSwiss to block murderers making pension claims
Another proposal is to amend the investment regulations for pension funds
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Finland readies solvency safety net to avoid fire sales at pension firms
Situation calmer since March, but future prospects very uncertain, says TELA
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NewsEC proposes temporary easing of IFRS 9 credit loss rules
The move is expected to improve the transmission of monetary policy to the wider European economy
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NewsBaFin clarifies pension schemes’ disclosure on investment policies
‘Defining the information about these ‘principles’ with numerous detailed requirements seems excessive’
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Scientific Beta unrelenting in criticism of EC climate benchmark plans [updated]
Smart beta index provider follows up lambasting of TEG proposals with criticism of draft delegated acts
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Germany pursues sustainable finance plan for EU presidency
Expert committee working to deliver results for government
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NewsESMA issues ‘no action letter’ on benchmarks ESG disclosure duties
Watchdog says absence of rules detailing obligations ‘gives rise to legitimate doubts’
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Country ReportUK country report: Regulator plans twin-track funding code
Consultation continues to prepare DB schemes to be less reliant on sponsors as the sector matures
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AnalysisPerspective: EIOPA’s COVID-19 address reassures
A coronavirus crisis statement from EIOPA addressed to national supervisors drew positive words from lobby groups PensionsEurope and the European Association of Paritarian Institutions (AEIP).
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Opinion PiecesGuest Viewpoint: Jeremy Coller
The global shutdown is painful for almost every sector of the economy. But in some industries the real damage will begin after the pandemic ends
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UK government loses Supreme Court case on LGPS ethical investing
Lord Wilson says secretary of state ‘went beyond his powers’
