Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 253
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NewsUK consultants braced for DB transfer requests
Consultancy tells of post-Budget 60% increase in CETV requests from DB members looking for flexibility
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IFRSIC mulls sponsor refunds
International Interpretations Committee staff propose amendment to asset-ceiling guidance
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Finnish association targets legal change to allow more private pension funds
Run up to next year’s general election good opportunity to get issue on the agenda, says new MD
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UK Coal wind-down will not increase PPF liabilities
Lifeboat fund says it expects to be ‘no worse off’ from managed closure of firm than if sponsor had been liquidated last year
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Commission unveils binding vote on pay in Shareholder Rights Directive
Draft of new Directive also suggests introduction of ‘comply or explain’ corporate governance code
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IORP II criticised as restrictive 'corset' by German association
Association for German company schemes warns quantitative guidelines, akin to Solvency II, could still be introduced
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ABN Amro switches to CDC in €700m deal
New labour agreement sees establishment of collective defined contribution fund, one-off payment to address indexation
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London funds commit to forming collective investment vehicle
London boroughs Waltham Forest and Wandsworth commit initial capital to set up tax-transparent fund for joint investment
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Fundamentals of Dutch pensions system up for discussion, says Klijnsma
State secretary announces broad dialogue with all stakeholders about long-term future of the system as opposition party calls for referendum
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AP Pension rebuked by regulator over compensation payments to FSP members
Pension fund to pay DKK170m in to customers in former financial sector pension fund after product-switching exercise
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NewsFinnish pensions body slams IORP demand for benefits statement
Requirement for statement to members puts pension funds at cost disadvantage to insurers, association says
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Danish government considers launch of pensions commission
Tax rules seen as too complex, as experts call for more transparency and coverage
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German pension association relieved at PRIP exemption
European Parliament, Council agree new draft with explicit exemption for IORPs from Key Information Document
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NewsRevised FTK will provide 'clear rules' on indexation, reduce contribution volatility
Revised framework criticised by industry for offering insufficient improvement on prior drafts, resembling nominal contract
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Armenian constitutional court dismisses implementation of mandatory system
Mandatory pension system launched in Janaury to continue, despite problems identified by court
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UK central bank weighs in on asset manager systemic risk debate
Head of financial stability division says industry growth brings questions of systemic risks, suggests structure not dissimilar to banking sector
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NewsFTK to require Dutch schemes to increase buffers by 5 percentage points [updated]
Industry sources suggest new proposals are to focus on nominal arrangements
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Lothian Pension Fund seeks approval to run investments in-house
Says move will help scheme prepare for challenges in LGPS Scotland
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NewsDutch Cabinet forces pension funds to lower return expectations
Maximum expected returns for AAA government paper lowered from 4.5% to 2.5%
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Investors welcome greater transparency for infrastructure debt
European Commission throws support behind number of proposals to encourage long-term financing
