Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 211
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Swiss Parliament amends AV2020 pension reform package
Smaller chamber rejects government proposal regarding low-income participation
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NewsDutch government rules out easing pension fund VAT rules
Treasury rejects call to pattern tax system after Belgium’s
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LGPS pooling to be forced, regardless of in-house management staff
Documents from LGPS Shadow Board reveal government’s timeline, intention for pooling £193bn in assets
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NewsBrussels to move ahead with creation of Investment Court System
New system to replace existing investor-to-state dispute settlement mechanism
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NewsHayes defends IORP full-funding proposals for all pension funds
Proposed changes could see full funding imposed on schemes merging, changing accrual rates
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Malta warned against compulsory second-pillar savings
Employer group backs introduction of voluntary third-pillar system over compulsory second-pillar system
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Alcatel-Lucent scheme hurries liquidation to benefit from market downturn
Bridging funding gap with potential merger partner will now be easier, scheme says
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Dutch regulator rejects Wonen, Detailhandel merger for second time
DNB dissatisfied with schemes proposals to bridge funding gap
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Regulation leaving pension funds with less room to manoeuvre – DeAWM
Head of EMEA sees ‘more informed’ approach to risk, alternative investments
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NewsMEPs call on European Commission to explain accounting reforms
Lawmakers seek information on procedures EC has followed on new financial instruments accounting standard
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ABP seeks to force governments to keep infrastructure promises
Dutch civil service pension fund to negotiate ‘investment charters’ with national governments
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EC urges governments to step up promotion of second-pillar savings
Commissioner Marianne Thyssen says more can be done to highlight ‘economic’ benefits of supplementary savings
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European supervisors warn of risks in valuing illiquid assets
Regulators call for ‘rigorous’ valuation of assets, liabilities
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Country ReportFor-profit DC 'product-focused, not outcome-focused' – survey
Latest IPE Focus Group sees split between UK and Dutch markets
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NewsSeven LGPS move towards passive investment collaboration
Midlands grouping to combine assets into pooled fund mandate to save 30% in management fees
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Dutch Parliament to publish study on impact of new pension rules
Study will also address effects of recently adjusted ultimate forward rate
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Russian pension funds produce 10% average return over first half
Investments shift towards infrastructure bonds
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NewsIrish regulator consults on pension trustee qualifications
Pensions Authority considers grandfather clause for currently working trustees able to prove expertise
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UK think tank calls for launch of social investment option
Social Market Foundation argues in favour of model based on French solidarity investment fund
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UK roundup: Docklands Light Railway Pension Scheme, TPR, Serco, ABI, SGSS
Pensions regulator intervenes to secure £37m funding for pension scheme deficit
