Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 135
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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
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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
