Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 161
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NewsSweden’s AP funds weigh in on EC sustainable finance proposals
Active ownership insufficiently highlighted in proposals, say funds AP1-4
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Accounting body delays work on DB surplus refund rules
International Accounting Standards Board wants its work on the controversial rule aligned with research into DC schemes
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Dutch watchdog urges schemes to prepare for a hard Brexit
UK regulator also sets out its transitional plans ahead of the exit from the EU in March
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NewsSwiss government warns of fire sale to fund first pillar payouts
Flexible retirement age and compensation for women proposed in a bid to revive reforms
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NewsEx-State Street transitions chief convicted of fraud
Hidden trade mark-ups helped generate $20m in “improper revenue” for the bank, according to US regulators
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NewsUK watchdog proposes reforms to at-retirement market
FCA warns of retirees paying too much for pension drawdown products or being invested inappropriately
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Norway pension fund body slams government move on solvency rules
Infrastructure investments to be made easier for pension funds
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NewsIMF demands Switzerland link payouts to longevity, interest rates
But industry professionals warn of damage to public confidence in second pillar
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UK risks ‘blind Brexit’ without financial services deal, ex-minister warns
Former European commissioner Peter Mandelson clashes with ex-IA chair Helena Morrissey over Brexit strategy
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NewsUK proposes £1m fines as part of expanded powers for regulator
Department for Work and Pensions launches consultation on strengthening regulator’s powers
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NewsRegulation biggest challenge for Swiss asset managers, survey finds
Compliance with various international regulations important to escape confined domestic market
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NewsFinancial Reporting Council unveils upsized investor advisory group
17-strong group to help FRC understand investment community views on various issues
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NewsPensionsEurope calls for clearing assurance following EMIR delay
Current exemption from central clearing to run out before new rules enter into force
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NewsAuto-enrolment ‘not a solution for self-employed workers’
Lobby group IPSE calls for dedicated “sidecar” pensions for freelancers
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Unbundling research payments has hurt transparency, report finds
Widespread move to pay for investment research from P&L may reduce transparency, according to Scope and Frost
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UK government rejects call for default at-retirement option
Default decumulation products not in the spirit of pension freedoms
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NewsDWP ‘regrets’ wording in trustee ESG duties announcement
Lawyers described language about ‘empowering savers’ as misleading
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EU council reaches compromise proposal on PEPP
Solution reached on ‘controversial’ issue of IORPs as providers of products
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NewsNorwegian public sector pensions reform gets thumbs up from union
Government to draft legislation after Akademikerne approve plan to improve public sector pension provision
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Netherlands roundup: Pension funds, social partners to tackle diversity
Also: Social affairs minister gives accountability boards approval powers over cross-border transfers
