Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 154
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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
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EIOPA sets out thinking about IORP II pension benefit statements
Regulator outlines standards and requirements for annual member communications
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AnalysisAnalysis: US proxy process under scrutiny – ESG under threat?
The SEC roundtable is bringing together stakeholders with diverging views on proxy advisers and shareholder voting. Sue Rust reports
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EU regulator proposes derivatives fix in case Brexit talks fail
ESMA floats temporary solution for transferring uncleared derivatives contracts to EU counterparties
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Switzerland roundup: Government rejects expert view on interest rate
Also: Hans-Peter Wiedmer confirmed as new CEO of Bernische Pensionskasse
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Joseph Mariathasan: Nuclear power – an update
Fossil fuels cannot be replaced without nuclear energy, so our collective fears must be addressed
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EC urged to exempt all pension plans from ‘unnecessary’ VAT burden
PensionsEurope, AEIP: VAT Directive must be amended to provide clarity and ensure equal treatment of all pension plans
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State pension liabilities pose biggest threat to Germany’s credit rating
German economist proposes €1trn sovereign wealth fund to cope with future first-pillar funding
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NewsUK formally launches cost disclosure templates
PLSA, Investment Association and LGPS Advisory Board are backing the Cost Transparency Initiative
