Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 288
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NewsUK to investigate whether pension providers compete on charges
UK – OFT probe comes as part of 'growing focus' on fees, pension association says.
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EIOPA shoots down possibility of watered-down Solvency II
EUROPE – Authority rejects hope that ‘softer’ Basel III rules will affect legislation.
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NewsDutch pensions regulator calls for 'degressive' pensions accrual
NETHERLANDS – Financial Markets Authority says current system unfair on younger participants.
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NewsUK pension funds warned over contracting out 'migraine'
UK – Caveat comes despite pledge that reform will acknowledge 'admin impact' on funds.
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NewsFinal step in Norwegian pension reform opens up transfer market
NORWAY – Changes to so-called 'paid-up' policies market enter final phase.
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NewsCzechs take dim view of second-pillar pension reform
CZECH REPUBLIC – Industry expert cites lack of information, political uncertainty.
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NewsFrench scheme waters down plans to launch cross-border fund in Belgium
EUROPE – OFP fund 'no longer in line with long-term strategy' at Mutuelle Médicis.
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NewsUK state pension reform raises contracting-out concerns
UK – Critics say move will lead to DB closures, while others highlight opportunities for change.
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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.
