Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 149
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Country ReportPlenty of questions for CMA at pension industry event
Watchdog to consult next month on draft ‘remedies’ for competition problems in consultancy, fiduciary management sectors
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AP1 divests from nuclear weapons, tobacco and fossil fuels
Swedish buffer fund is second to announce divestments this month following new investment guidelines
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NewsEurosif launches strategy review in light of ESG regulatory changes
Review to cover governance, mission, objectives and more, and to be finished by the end of April
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NewsSweden cuts one third of investment options in system overhaul
AP7 set to gain SEK9bn in assets under management as part of premium pension system changes
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Industry fears ‘de-facto nationalisation’ of Romanian second pillar
Government cuts fees for occupational pension providers and increases capital requirements
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FCA warns on 'technology-led' asset management decisions
One of five issues in investment management that could threaten stability
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Campaign group to challenge government power over LGPS investments
Palestine Solidarity Campaign wins right to appeal a UK court ruling that could restrict public sector funds’ ability to divest from companies on ethical grounds
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Swiss pension fund group criticises regulator on proposed reforms
Industry lobby group publishes statements on consultations regarding second pillar interest rate, collective pension schemes and collective investment pools
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UK roundup: Cold-calling ban comes into force
Plus: Local authority funds urge regulatory rethink on data standards
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Belgium adopts IORP II law with transitional measures
Industry keenly awaiting guidance from the regulator on risk management elements
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NewsNetherlands raises pension fund fines to €500,000
‘Basis amount’ raised from €10,000 for schemes that breach prudent person rules
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NewsUK schemes in race against time to deal with GMP ruling
Actuaries warn companies and schemes have very little time left to deal with the impact of October’s equality ruling
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EU sets out derivatives rules for no-deal Brexit
‘Temporary and conditional equivalence decision’ would allow counterparties in the UK to keep operating for another 12 months
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EU Council scraps IORP II delegated acts from green finance proposal
Council position means negotiations with the European Parliament can start on two of the Commission’s proposals
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Kingman review proposes replacing FRC with new, stronger regulator
Recommendation echoes demands of stakeholders to disband audit watchdog
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Country ReportUncertainty remains on Dutch fiduciary rules after minister’s comments
Social affairs minister seeks to clarify earlier confusion over fiduciary management rule change
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UK pensions watchdog appoints new chief executive [updated]
Charles Counsell will take over from Lesley Titcomb in April
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Dutch watchdog offers assistance in implementing IORP II rules
Schemes could find it difficult to comply with conditions for audit, actuarial matters and risk management, says DNB
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German Pensionskassen, BaFin in ‘uncharted territory’ over solvency
Three Pensionskassen in talks with German regulator over 2017 losses, more might follow
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Country ReportConsultants satisfied with competition inquiry outcome
Most institutional advisers accept CMA’s recommendations after months of robust debate with regulators
