Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 29
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NewsThird pillar draft reform likely to cause lasting damage to company pensions, says aba
Only 15% of German companies back actions to further strengthen the country’s social partner model with its pure DC plans, according to WTW
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NewsSwiss government thumped for plan to reform voluntary savings system
Plan to abolish tax incentives in occupational and private pensions is part of austerity measures put forward by cabinet to save CHF3.5bn from 2027
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NewsAP7, USS, Church of England among 27 calling for urgent biodiversity action
Biodiversity loss is a ‘systemic risk which investors cannot avoid through diversification’, says AP7
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NewsSwedish government employers sceptical about benefits of merging AP funds
‘Efficiency improvements are often overestimated,’ says Swedish Agency for Government Employers in buffer funds reform consultation
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NewsItalian pension funds’ ESG policies on right path, but shortfalls emerge
Research shows that 60.17% of schemes have drafted an ESG investment policy, as of this year, up from 37.50% in 2019
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NewsPensions industry calls for clarity and longevity from UK government
DWP expects fewer schemes that are larger, have more diverse investments, and are more focused on outcomes to offer members a smoother retirement journey
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NewsGerman Insurance Association calls on government to improve third pillar reform draft
GDV says the value of lifelong benefits is underestimated in the public perception
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AnalysisPRI in Person: Climate resilience and biodiversity front and centre
The 16th annual PRI in Person conference, held in Toronto last week, covered a range of issues, including climate resilience, biodiversity and the limits of policy makers
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NewsAustrian pension system needs DC plans boost, says Mercer
The country continues to struggle with difficult age trends in the pay-as-you-go system, making it more difficult to finance Austria’s pension system, says CFA Austria
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NewsUK should not try to replicate Australian pensions model but learn from it
Australian pensions industry can help UK navigate through challenges
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NewsEthos backs consultations with shareholders opposing sustainability reports
Foundation calls on government to extend scope of corporate sustainability reporting law to all companies of public interest, regardless of size, total assets or turnover
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NewsUK investment industry needs to be proactive in driving change
Government cannot afford not to listen to asset owners, says Smart Pension CEO
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AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: KENFO claims Generational Capital concept will meet expectations
Plus: Rentenpaket II reform debate brings division; Swiss schemes use Swiss National Bank Bills
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NewsUK review reinforces need for transition plans
Transition Finance Market Review also calls for better use of public finance institutions
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NewsDWP confirms ‘pot for life’ no longer on government’s agenda
Pensions industry has previously raised concerns over the proposed lifetime model
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NewsSOKA-BAU’s chief warns of EU policy downplaying second pillar pensions
The biggest challenge ahead is to increase participation of savers in Capital Markets Union
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NewsVfM and proposed Red-Amber-Green assessment ‘too blunt and severe’
The pensions industry is also concerned over the extensive set of disclosures proposed by the regulator
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NewsUK pensions minister prioritises ‘unlocking true potential’ of pension investment
Emma Reynolds wants to ‘realise its potential to help grow the economy by investing in UK productive assets and home-grown businesses of all sizes’
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NewsDutch government to introduce flexible deadline for DC transition
Pension funds will be allowed to submit their implementation plans until one year before their planned DC transition date, instead of 1 July 2025
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NewsMandating schemes to invest in illiquids could lead to worse outcomes for members
UK pensions minister Emma Reynolds refuses to rule out mandating investing in illiquid assets
