Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 286
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NewsDC default funds need better risk management, says PIMCO
EUROPE – Current design of default plans likely to result in 'disappointing outcomes'.
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NewsUK roundup: ABI, charges, TPR, Mercer, Barnett Waddingham
UK – Pension providers agree to 'consistent, straightforward' fee disclosure.
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NewsFrench authorities 'advise' UMR to drop plans for cross-border fund
EUROPE – French pension fund receives letter 'advising' it to keep activities within country.
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NewsIrish trustees facing 'huge predicament' over wind-up delays
IRELAND – 'Fine balancing act' required to guarantee interest of all members, expert says.
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NewsPensions Regulator proposes stricter regulation of master trusts
UK – Proposals form part of wider consultation on future of defined contribution regulation.
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NewsUK to launch fourth inflation index following review of RPI
UK – Retail prices index retained 'under duress', JP Morgan Asset Management says.
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NewsDutch roundup: Jetta Klijnsma on boards, AFM vs Goudse
NETHERLANDS – Social Affairs secretary adds options to bill to improve pension fund governance.
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NewsDon't let Basel III get your hopes up about Solvency II, experts warn
EUROPE – 'Softer' legislation merely recognises rules could have unintended consequences for global economy.
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NewsDanish pensions industry rejects call for mandatory contributions to ATP
DENMARK – Social Democrat lawmaker says all Danes should contribute 10% of earnings to fund.
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NewsIrish subsidies 'skewing' competition in real estate market
IRELAND – Study sees little appetite for alternative lenders to challenge NAMA dominance.
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UK roundup: State Street, flat-rate state pension reform
UK – State Street estimates that UK schemes returned 8% on average in 2012.
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Regulator blocked UK Coal from transferring pension assets to PPF
UK – TPR details considerations behind restructuring of former state monopoly.
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New Italian pensions policy to give custodians more 'responsibility'
ITALY – More than 80% of respondents expect at least ‘partial’ reorganisation of schemes.
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NewsUK roundup: Flat-rate state pension, Barnett Waddingham, ACA
UK – Entitlements above flat-rate state pension should be paid to pensioners, consultancy says.
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Dutch roundup: PGGM, Rabobank, ultimate forward rate committee, BpfBOUW
NETHERLANDS – PGGM, Rabobank to jointly manage new pensions vehicle PPI.
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NewsDanish FSA calls on pension funds to clarify valuation of alternatives
DENMARK – Watchdog gives schemes until middle of year to spell out how they value alternative investments.
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Swiss roundup: Publica, ifund services, UBS, LIBOR
SWITZERLAND – Country’s largest pension fund to lower discount rate from 2015.
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Dutch roundup: PGGM, SPH, KNVG on board seats, Eumedion
NETHERLANDS – €8bn SPH to become first client for PGGM’s tailor-made services.
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NewsIndustry unhappy with 'flawed' alternative fund managers directive
EUROPE – Investment Management Association says legislation a 'disappointing outcome of a flawed process'.
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NewsUK roundup: DWP, LCP, Local Government Pensions Scheme
UK – DWP closes 'significant' loophole allowing employers to postpone auto-enrolment.
