Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 132
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Netherlands roundup: ABP keeps regular premium for 2020 unchanged
Plus: Minister to discuss admin issues with pensions sector
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NewsAP4 laments latest easing of Swedish buffer fund rules still falls short
Stockholm-based national pension fund welcomes fact that some comments were heeded
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Netherlands roundup: DNB to replace board members
Plus: Researchers link lengthy scheme regulations to costs level
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Dutch pensions sector responds positively to cuts postponement
Supervisor DNB warns against redistribution of pensions assets across participants
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NewsDutch schemes get reprieve from cuts as minister lowers funding floor
Koolmees reduces minimum required funding level from 100% to 90% pending pensions reform
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No UK input to IORP stress test as EIOPA flags ‘insufficient coverage’
Lack of UK participation seen as unsurprising given Brexit process
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Reputational risk drives ESG at pension funds more than at other investors
But in Europe regulation was the top driver of pension funds’ adoption of ESG principles
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NewsESG roundup: EU benchmarks, disclosure regs get final rubber stamp
Plus: GPIF forges ahead with additional green bond partnership
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New pensions climate risk group targets consultation in early 2020
Group was set up by the pensions regulator together with government departments
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NewsAccounting roundup: FRC targets ESG for next reporting season
PIRC suggests FRC ignored s172, IASB completes hedge accounting amendments
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NewsAuthorisation regime slashes size of UK master trust market
Market now comprises 53 fewer schemes, with one new prospective entry being assessed
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NewsUK roundup: FTSE350 pension deficit shrinks as bond yields rise
Plus: Government responds to cross-party MPs on costs and transparency, private members’ bill introduced
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Rise of Dutch state pension age to pause at 67 in 2024
Life expectancy for 65-year olds slowing down
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Major proxy adviser sues US regulator over guidance
The move by ISS is the latest development in a heated tussle between proxy advisers and pro-business lobby groups
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Swiss central bank: sticking with negative rates ‘in pension funds’ interest’
Chair of governing board also rules out giving pension funds some of its profits
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NewsDWP cites Swedish example in consultation on pension statements
Pensions minister threatens regulation if no action from industry
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NewsFurther French IORP vehicle on the cards as Austerlitz seeks switch
Provident institution Austerlitz takes up opportunity to transform status
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Irish government approves key auto-enrolment provisions
Employees are to choose their providers, which will have to be approved by a new body
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UK minister reassures on pensions bill, challenges and chides on ESG
Opperman urges trustees to use their ‘immeasurable capacity to make a difference’
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NewsUK workplace pensions reform in limbo after general election vote
First substantive hearing on pension schemes bill was supposed to be held today
