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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‘Outdated and insufficient’ investment guidelines need updating, says coalition of UK charities and foundations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
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Regulators set up climate risk monitoring committee
FCA, PRA and 15 financial services companies to meet three times a year to lead the regulatory approach to climate change
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UK companies to keep EU accounting standards post-Brexit
Government proposes powers to adopt EU-led standards beyond the UK’s exit from the bloc
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UK to replace audit regulator after damning review
Investors voice support as Kingman review to be enacted by government
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NewsGerman pension schemes tripled use of pooled funds since 2005
Increased securitisation and diversification could lead to “disruptions”, warns Kommalpha
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Dutch employers bid to bring unions back to pension reform talks
Workers in manual jobs should be allowed to claim the state pension earlier, employer organisations say
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UK pensions body downgrades PensionsEurope membership
PLSA relinquishes board seat as it reassesses priorities in the lead up to the UK exiting the EU
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EU sets out plan for investor sustainability disclosure rules
Agreement is political, with further technical work needed to finalise the drafting of the text
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Country ReportLawyer: Dutch regulator scrutinising fiduciary management contracts
MP Peter Omtzigt has questioned the ability of pension funds to hold fiduciary managers to account
