Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 133
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NewsCapital 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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Trade union negotiator argues for calm after discount rate debate heats up
Pospone pension cuts and let the steering group discuss the discount rate, says FNV’s Elzinga
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Fiduciary market growing, ESG action minimal, says survey
Assets under management up 21%, number of mandates 10%
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NewsEIOPA turns to external researchers for help with big questions
Call for research proposals launched in response to growing importance of pension and insurance sectors
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NewsFRC reworks stewardship definition in more demanding Code
New Stewardship Code sets the bar higher, reflecting changing expectations of investors and industry developments
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NewsUK roundup: BlackRock creates head of LGPS role
Plus: DWP plans general levy hike, schemes urged to equalise GMPs
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NewsSwedish providers fight back against parliament pension transfer plans
Folksam and Skandia say changes under discussion risk reducing pension savings
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Netherlands, Denmark first class in Melbourne Mercer pensions index
Employers may have to do more to close pensions gap in C+ rated UK, says consultancy
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Schemes ‘must invest more in data and admin’ to support dashboards
The new Pension Schemes Bill provides for schemes to be compelled to supply data
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Pension bosses call for flexible systems to support increased savings
Women and self-employed in particular need more flexibility
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NewsATP rejects criticism as board mulls solutions to rates, longevity problem
Business model of Denmark’s statutory pension fund ‘under pressure’, say CBS academics
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NewsAccounting roundup: FRC raises going concern sign-off standards
Watchdog says auditors face ‘significantly stronger requirements’
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NewsDC market ‘on the cusp of significant change’ – research
Thinking Ahead Institute: DC system needs to evolve towards ‘version 3.0’
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NewsUK government due to present long-awaited pensions legislation
Pensions bill to cover greater powers for regulator and frameworks for CDC provision and pension dashboards
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Dutch minister decouples talks with funds about cuts from reform details
Intention set out in letter to parliament about roadmap for further elaboration of the pension agreement
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Swedish regulator softens edges of rules for IORP II provisions
Finansinspektionen invites parties to speak at 14 October deadline meeting
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NewsUK regulator mulls trustee board diversity reporting requirement
TPR’s policy lead says reporting requirements ‘start to change behaviour’
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Pensions minister asks schemes for copies of ESG statements
Guy Opperman wants to compile a record of SIP principles to monitor compliance with new requirements and highlight best practice
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Alecta chief queries relevance of EU consumer protection lens to Swedish pensions
Billing argues that high risk-free capital requirements could lead to weak protection
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Irish industry body calls for dedicated pensions minister role in government
Pension fund association increasingly concerned at lack of progress on reforms outlined in 2018, with IORP II also yet to be transposed
