Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 299
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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.
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UK's debt office should issue amortising bonds, says Hymans Robertson
UK – DMO should listen to market demand when considering issuance of new maturities.
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NewsUK should learn from Australian pensions model, says Baker Tilly
GLOBAL – UK tax office should police payment of contributions, head of pensions argues.
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NewsMinister blasts Brussels for 'meddling' with Dutch pensions
EUROPE – Social affairs minister Henk Kamp says European Commission involved in too many 'senseless things'.
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NewsPensions reform bill passes Slovakian parliament
SLOVAKIA – Re-elected prime minister's bill to roll back some of predecessor's changes.
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Swiss pensions industry wants lower conversion rate, no investment limits
SWITZERLAND – Two-thirds of stakeholders want rate for calculating pension payouts cut further.
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NewsDanish pension fund ATP welcomes 'transparency' EMIR will bring
EUROPE – Central clearing system brought in through regulation could shine light on opaque market.
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UK roundup: PPF, Towers Watson, Aon Hewitt, PIC, Prudential
UK – PPF data shows slight increase in aggregate deficit, with liabilities up by 25%.
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NewsPensions groups raise concerns over EMIR 'confidence level'
EUROPE – Higher level could force pension funds to increase margin calls for derivatives trades.
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UK coal schemes to buy controlling stake in property company
UK – Restructuring will also see pension deficit reduction payments suspended for two years.
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NewsFiduciary managers 'still unable' to offer performance comparisons
GLOBAL – Industry lacks ability to make 'meaningful' comparisons across providers, report says.
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NewsAsset managers raising debt funds face 'regulatory issues'
EUROPE – Brussels could see activities as form of 'shadow banking', Moody's warns.
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NewsPension funds have 'two options' in LIBOR scandal claims
UK – Law firm RPC rejects notion that scandal will lead to 'tsunami' of litigation.
