Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 169
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NewsFCA defends track record on cost and charges after criticism
UK regulator criticised over transparency of DC funds’ independent governance committees
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Polish government gives green light for auto-enrolment pensions [updated]
Restriction of asset management to investment fund companies criticised by pension fund managers
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British Steel: Regulators ‘failed to protect’ members from poor advice
Work and Pensions Select Committee slams Pensions Regulator and Financial Conduct Authority over approach to scheme’s restructure
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British Steel: Trustee board defends member communications
Politicians claimed the efforts to explain restructuring to members were “woefully inadequate”
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NewsPGGM, APG call for reform to withholding tax rules
Dutch schemes could claim €300m back but costs are prohibitive for smaller funds
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£34bn asset pooling project ‘will fail without governance overhaul’
Willis Towers Watson report delivers damning verdict on London CIV following staff departures
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EFAMA study backs life-cycle model for PEPP default option
Bocconi study found life-cycle approach positive for individual welfare and wider CMU project
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NewsFrench institutional investor body prepares for pension reform
Pensions to become greater focus with key reforms in the pipeline
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UK regulators to collaborate on pensions strategy
Strategy will consider how FCA and TPR work together, and with others
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Interview: Alecta CEO ‘proud’ of EU sustainable finance body output
Magnus Billing explains, praises and defends the recommendations of the advisory group
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Denmark hammers out tax deal to tackle pension saving barrier
Industriens Pension CEO says pact makes pension saving more attractive
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UK roundup: BT confirms DB scheme closure for 10,000 managers
Plus: NOW: Pensions fined over admin failings; Scottish Widows seals longevity risk reinsurance deal
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Belgium overhauls second pillar pensions for self-employed
Self-employed individuals have not been able to accrue occupational pension benefits
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Schroders backs DC ‘value for money’ cost tool
Independent trustee firm PTL will assess transaction costs and control processes in new Clear Funds model
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‘Give members more say on investment strategy’, argues Dutch politician
D66’s Steven Weyenberg plans to table a law change to allow accountability boards to have greater influence
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UK roundup: Regulator to investigate third-pillar system
Plus: Melrose boasts of pension track record in GKN takeover offer; FTSE 350 deficits fall in January
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Royal Mail strikes deal with union for CDC scheme
UK’s first ‘defined ambition’ scheme could be launched – but government must pass legislation first
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AXA Germany sells Pensionskasse to rival insurer
Insurer wants to streamline occupational pension offering
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PensionsEurope to EC: ‘Stay clear of prescriptive approach’ on ESG
Industry trade bodies react to high profile expert group recommendations on sustainable finance
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Carillion: Trustee chair quizzed over pension contribution deferrals
Robin Ellison told a parliamentary enquiry that the trustees had been in “robust” negotiations with Carillion for years
