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NewsECB sovereign bond programme step in right direction, fund managers say
EUROPE – Analysts warn that much still needs to be done to remove tail risks completely.
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NewsPoliticians' exemption from pension rights cuts draws fire
NETHERLANDS – Academic says pension arrangements for Dutch lawmakers 'prehistoric'.
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NewsUK to guarantee institutional investment in housing
UK – Government to guarantee up to £40bn for infrastructure projects, £10bn for new homes.
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NewsBrussels launches consultation on manipulation of indices
EUROPE – Commissioner calls for more oversight of how indices are produced and used.
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NewsRatings agencies 'inadequate' for forward-looking investors
GERMANY – Union Investment criticises agencies' slowness, pro-cyclicality.
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NewsDutch minister in talks with member states to block IORP reform
NETHERLANDS – EC's IORP plans to cost Dutch pensioners 'an arm and a leg', minister says.
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NewsSwiss pensions commission calls on government to maintain rates
SWITZERLAND – BVG cites uncertainty, high volatility and 'large number' of underfunded schemes.
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NewsNew lobbying organisation to speak for Dutch pensioners
NETHERLANDS – Dutch Pensioner Association Umbrella Group to speak for more than 1m pensioners.
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Irish business lobby argues in favour of €4bn pension boost
IRELAND – IBEC backs 25% drawdowns on AVC funds, but warns against access to occupational pensions.
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NewsUK roundup: Aon Hewitt on IAS19, LGPS 2014 proposals
UK – Consultancy warns of IAS19's impact on individual companies' profit and loss charge.
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NewsFormer OECD economist blasts 'defined ambition' pension proposals
UK – Academic Bernard Casey says Dutch pension system often seen through rose-tinted glasses.
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NewsQE fears spark threefold increase in inflation hedging
UK – F&C Asset Management reports 'record levels' of inflation hedging.
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NewsIORP framework could impinge on social partner agreements – EFRP
EUROPE – Brussels could be overstepping mark by imposing its views on 'regulatory certainty' for pensions.
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Danish roundup: AP Pension, PensionDanmark, FSP, LD
DENMARK – AP Pension to cut account dividend to comply with government’s pensions pact.
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NewsHigh volume of responses to EIOPA consultation likely to delay QIS launch
EUROPE – Authority concedes timetable may be adjusted as advice to Commission behind schedule.
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QE had 'broadly neutral impact' on pension funds, says Bank of England
UK – Central bank assumptions challenged by Hymans Robertson as too ‘broad brush’.
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NewsABI call for fee disclosure 'timely and appropriate'
UK – Insurance industry body outlines principles for fee disclosure across pension sector.
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NewsOTC regulations may depress bond yields further, warns Moody's
GLOBAL – 'Significant' increase in demand for government debt result of collateral rules.
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NewsSwedish AP review board argued in favour of single fund
SWEDEN – Chair admits majority of board in favour of consolidation not allowed by remit.
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NewsCounterparty risk for Dutch funds limited, says DNB
NETHERLANDS - Risk remains limited, despite 'delicate' current financial climate.
