Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 17
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NewsLGPS changes may not be ‘comfortable but will happen’, vows UK pensions minister
Minister confirmed government intends to stick to the March 2026 pooling deadline
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NewsUK aims for pensions consolidation and scale with minimal disruption
‘We can’t ignore the fact that we aren’t investing in the UK,’ says Joanne Gibson, the head of the pensions investment review
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NewsISSB research shows growing interest on human capital disclosure demands
The Board’s ongoing research has also revealed increased investor concern around workforce dynamics such as technological disruption and demographic shifts
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News‘Maple 8’ did not happen overnight, PLSA conference delegates are told
Mei Mavin of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it took the fund over 25 years to get to where it is in terms of assets, returns and strategy
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NewsItalian investors grapple with ban on controversial weapons investments
Pension regulator COVIP, Bank of Italy, IVASS, and the Ministry of Finance published guidelines but no exclusion list
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NewsSwedish Pensions Agency pushes back after watchdog’s Heimstaden Bostad censure
Finansinspektionen rules Pensions Agency failed in its risk control work, fell short of legal requirements to make the investment in the troubled residential firm
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NewsUK pensions minister promises ‘clear’ roadmap on pension reforms
Torsten Bell has also reiterated the government’s desire for scale: ‘We want fewer, bigger, better pension schemes’
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NewsPLSA to merge voting framework with FCA-backed Vote Reporting Group
The new and improved vote reporting template will allow investment managers to report on their voting activity more easily and at a lower cost
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NewsUK pension funds could face £15.2bn loss from stranded fossil fuel assets
According to a new UKSIF report, the UK financial system is disproportionately exposed to stranding risk
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NewsISSB mulls biodiversity reporting approach, balances investor needs
Emmanuel Faber, ISSB chair, is calling for consistent methodology that mirrors the ISSB’s approach to climate reporting alongside a pragmatic approach
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: NEST strengthens private markets commitment
Plus: UK pensions consultants suggest there is significant opportunity for smaller pension schemes in BPA market
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AnalysisLGPS pools push back against Rachel Reeves ‘megafund’ plans
ACCESS, Wales Pensions Partnership and Northern LGPS pushed back against government proposals
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NewsNBIM warns ESMA against negotiated transactions wording in MiFIR
‘Regulation should not disadvantage European firms facing international competition,’ says Norwegian SWF manager
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NewsUK’s FCA identifies multiple valuation challenges for private market managers
The FCA was clear on what it expects firms to do to redress the valuation discrepancies
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Country ReportGermany country report 2025: New government faces choices on pensions reform
The collapse of Germany’s three-party coalition last year left behind a backlog of laws and proposals on pensions. What happens now?
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Opinion PiecesEU omnibus is a sustainability retreat, not a simplification
The EC’s Simplification Omnibus proposal was presented as a necessary step to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses and enhance competitiveness. By amending key sustainability directives the Commission claims to be streamlining compliance processes for companies.
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FeaturesAnother strong year ahead for green bond market as EU regulations set to drive demand
Against all the odds, the green bond market had a good 2024. In a year when inflows into global sustainability funds were slashed in half, green bonds recorded their second-highest annual issuance levels ever, with more than $560bn (€536bn) of labelled paper sold
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Opinion PiecesDo artificial intelligence agents herald a brave new era in investments?
The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. While chatbots dominated the early phases of consumer AI applications, we are now witnessing a jump in AI evolution through the creation of AI agents.
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NewsPension investors welcome PCAF proposal for green bond carbon accounting
Currently, there are no set rules to calculate carbon emissions emanating from green bonds
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NewsTaskforce aims to standardise social impact disclosures for investors
The group is looking to help investors better assess the risks and opportunities associated with inequality and social factors
