Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 144
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NewsFCA finalises ‘no-deal’ rules as parliament rejects Brexit agreement again
UK regulator publishes final rulebook for EU exit transition and reaffirms information-sharing agreement with SEC
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NewsEuropean Parliament agrees stance on sustainability taxonomy
EU member states now need to adopt their final position on definitions for sustainable finance plans
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Goldman Sachs fined £34m for MiFID reporting breaches
Second multi-million penalty levied this month by UK regulator for transaction reporting failures
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Swedbank chief axed as pension funds take aim
Birgitte Bonnesen fired after Swedish fraud squad enters bank headquarters as part of money laundering investigation
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EIOPA industry levy scrapped from EU regulatory review
Council and Parliament reach agreement about reform of European financial supervisory authorities after two years of discussions
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DC master trust exits UK market as authorisation deadline looms
Auto-enrolment providers have until 31 March to submit their applications to the regulator or request a six-week extension
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Danish FSA to probe market-rate pension payouts
Study will examine companies’ risk management and determine merits for customers
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UK lawmakers urge asset owners to act on executive pay
BEIS committee says main responsibility for bringing about change lies with asset owners, not asset managers
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Politicians warn on UK audit sector’s Brexit preparations
‘UK law must prevail’ if there is a clash between UK and international standards, peers say
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NewsPension funds call for clear-out at UK audit regulator
Local Authority Pension Fund Forum demands government conduct a swift clear out of the FRC’s senior ranks
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Pension funds criticise Swedbank money-laundering report
Figures remain undisclosed by the beleaguered Swedish bank for legal reasons
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Dutch regulator ‘world’s first’ to sign up to PRI [updated]
Central bank says it will investigate options regarding target allocations to green bonds and impact investing projects
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NewsCharities seek legal ruling on responsible investment policies
‘Outdated and insufficient’ investment guidelines need updating, says coalition of UK charities and foundations
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NewsUK publishes plan for introduction of CDC schemes
Authorisation and communication at heart of framework – but former minister warns first schemes could still be years away
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NewsSwedish minister defends salaries at AP Funds, urges cost efficiency
Financial markets minister responds to MP’s complaint about “unreasonable” pay
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NewsMoody's: EU disclosure rules could benefit asset manager ESG leaders
Some asset managers could benefit from ‘first mover advantage’, smaller ones could feel the pinch
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AMF demands overhaul of Swedish pension rulebook
State pension’s income-protection component must be retained and early withdrawals should be banned, says pension fund
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German regulator urges take-up of new DC model
Also: Union representative hints at “major project close to completion” involving insurer for new non-guaranteed pension
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A Brexit checklist for UK pension funds
Hogan Lovells’ Faye Jarvis explores what the UK’s departure from the EU could mean for pension fund trustees
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Country ReportUK moves to enact changes to consultant, fiduciary sectors
Government pledges to legislate for CMA recommendations that require tendering for fiduciary contracts
