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‘ESG will not happen’ if Solvency II comes to pension funds: Leppälä
Risk-based capital requirements would limit sustainability-supportive investments, PensionsEurope claims
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NewsEIOPA confirms ESG risk assessment in 2019 pension fund stress tests
Analysis to look at pension funds’ policies and portfolio exposures to assess financial stability risks
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Dutch parliament: Government must slow down retirement age increases
Raising the state pension age in line with longevity from 2022 is not tenable, politicians argue
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EC addresses pension fund concerns over sustainable finance plans
But PensionsEurope says members are worried about opening door to Solvency II-based rules
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PGGM’s Lindeijer: Dutch schemes need updated risk models
Underfunded pension schemes are stuck with low-yielding or even loss-making fixed income holdings
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Swiss multi-employer schemes criticise regulator over risk proposals
Pension supervisor OAK wants to drill down into individual pension plans within collective arrangements
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MiFID II has shrunk fixed income research market, research indicates
ICMA survey finds asset managers using fewer providers as availability of research declines – but quality ‘has not changed’
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Dutch reforms feasible without pensions accord, say experts
Existing legislation for improved DC plans with variable benefits offers sufficient leeway for crucial reform, experts argue
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ATP chief Hyldahl quits amid political pressure
Danish pensions highflier became embroiled in widespread dividend tax scandal
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NewsAccounting roundup: IASB vice-chair flags insurance asset concerns
Plus: FRC sets out 2019 priorities; Sharon Bowles grills government over accountancy conflicts
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NewsDutch pension funds urge government to restart reform negotiations
ABP chair claims pension funds have been “taken hostage to broader package of measures”
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ESG consideration is ‘responsible business practice’, says EU regulator
EIOPA officials urge pension funds to use their influence to help society mitigate climate change
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EIOPA plays down impact of IORP II sustainability rules
New rules would not spell ‘major overhaul’, says chairman Gabriel Bernardino
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NewsNegotiations over new Dutch pensions agreement collapse
Unions cite ‘lack of structural solutions’ offered by government
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Call for UK regulator to act as media company scheme ‘dumped’
Johnston Press was bought out of administration but £561m scheme is set for the PPF
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Brexit: Lobby groups call for action to prepare for ‘no deal’ outcome
Financial services groups welcomed last week’s deal but recognise difficulties ahead
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NewsGermany unlikely to see new DC plans before 2020
Talks between employees and employers in Germany’s metal industry are ongoing but without commitment
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Insurers ‘may have to restructure de-risking deals’ after GMP ruling
Consultancy group claims £50bn of insurance buy-ins could be affected by guaranteed minimum pension ruling
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Brexit: Investors respond as draft agreement emerges
Asset managers and asset owners call for negotiators to protect interests of savers and investors
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NewsTrustees call for regulator to take active role in UK cost disclosure
Trustee body and Transparency Task Force say key questions remain after introduction of disclosure models
