Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 288
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NewsLegislation to lessen 'over-reliance' on ratings agencies passes hurdle
EUROPE – European Parliament, Council OK draft law to better regulate credit rating agencies.
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NewsAIFMD exemption for pension fund managers 'unlikely'
NETHERLANDS – Dutch exemption for firms acting solely for pension funds under scrutiny.
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NewsUK to allow REITs to invest in other REITs
UK – George Osborne's plans to change rules could facilitate pension fund joint ventures.
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NewsUK industry warns against rigidity of pensions smoothing
UK – Comments come after Treasury announces consultation on smoothing of pension liabilities.
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NewsIrish Budget lifts 'clouds of doubt' over pensions industry
IRELAND – Standard Fund Threshold nearly halved as government confirms pension levy to end in 2014.
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NewsESMA calls for 'two-way' margining approach for EMIR
EUROPE – Executive director says sell-side should also be obliged to exchange collateral.
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NewsAGI survey: euro-zone crisis is investors' top concern
EUROPE – Impact of central bank policy on returns comes distant second in survey.
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NewsUK government to consult on discount rate smoothing for pensions
UK – Autumn Statement also sees plan to examine new statutory objective for Pensions Regulator.
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NewsEU, Switzerland sign accord on oversight of alternative funds
EUROPE – Brussels now looking to sign similar agreements with non-EU authorities.
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NewsAuto-enrolment economies of scale 'a must', TPR says
UK – Regulator chairman says auto-enrolled employees should benefit from scale, lower costs.
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Brussels planning to 'water down' IORP capital requirements
EUROPE – But EIOPA stakeholder group member questions practicality of revisions this late in game.
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Dutch roundup: Sponsor refunds, PostNL, ING
NETHERLANDS – Government rules out probe into pension fund refunds to sponsor companies.
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NAPF calls for changes to infrastructure procurement guidelines
UK – Organisation suggests changes that would favour less leveraged investment vehicles.
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NewsUK government urged to back institutional housing market
UK – Berwin Leighton Paisner says UK pension funds could miss out to foreign investors.
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NewsIPE Awards: Professionalisation of pensions 'damaged' Dutch economy
EUROPE – Former PM says politicians failed in not creating political union at Maastricht.
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NewsIPE Awards: Solvency II to 'kill' renewable energy investment
EUROPE – Expert calls on European Commission to address issue of capital requirements.
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NewsIPE Awards: Regulation main impediment to long-term investing
EUROPE – Experts disagree on why pension funds struggle to meet long-term potential.
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NewsIPE Awards: Pension funds' lobbying efforts highlighted
EUROPE – Expert says industry must do more to counteract efforts of sell-side lobbyists.
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NewsSocial partners want voice in 'political' debate over IORP Directive
NETHERLANDS – Industry groups question feasibility of holistic balance sheet approach.
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NewsUK industry code on charges a 'useful starting point', Webb says
UK – Pensions minister warns that government will take action if industry makes insufficient progress.
