Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 302
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NewsIrish public workers to see standard of retirement 'locked in'
TD criticises indexation switch from wages to CPI, saying it will 'screw' pensioners.
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NewsInconsistency in derivatives rules to increase costs – BNY Mellon
Asset manager says regulatory reform could raise important issues for sovereign institutions.
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Gloor admits to taking bribes, faces six years in prison – NZZ
Swiss BVK’s former head of asset management concedes to having ‘taken wrong path’ in his life.
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NewsPPF levy hike could increase cost of insuring pension funds by 25% – TW
Low government bond yields may force Pension Protection Fund to increase levy, Towers Watson warns.
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NewsNAO slams 'insufficient accountability' in regulation of DC pensions
National Audit Office also questions whether regulator has enough powers to perform its duties.
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NewsVervoer claims clarify complaint against Goldman Sachs AM [updated]
EUROPE – Dutch scheme seeking €250m for losses on subprime mortgages, delays in implementing high-yield strategy.
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NewsNAMA denies it overpaid for property loans, announces €4bn new lending
Head of Irish agency defends organisation against criticism it overpaid for distressed loans.
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NewsSwedish roundup: AP inquiry, SPP on occupational pensions
Head of AP fund inquiry blasts politicisation of investment guidelines for buffer funds.
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NewsMinister to submit major pension reform package to Dutch lawmakers
Guidelines to detail which schemes can apply new 'ultimate forward rate' discounting method.
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NewsDanish roundup: PensionDanmark, Finanstilsynet
PensionDanmark buys Copenhagen office as part of plans to invest further DKK5bn in property.
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NewsPensions liabilities should be discounted against non-bonds – SPC
Liabilities should not be measured solely against bond yields, Society of Pension Consultants says.
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NewsUK aims to give pension trustees new powers to scrutinise takeover bids
Takeover Panel proposes changes that would allow trustees to be informed of bids, offer feedback.
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NewsUK roundup: TPR on Brussels, Aviva, Union of Mineworkers
TPR warns of 'significant' risk posed by European regulation in annual report.
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NewsACA blasts impact study on EIOPA's 'holistic balance sheet'
EUROPE – Association expresses 'grave disquiet' over 'hideously complex' calculations.
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NewsPension funds accept Dutch watchdog's criticism of alternative investments
Investors acknowledge DNB's claim that schemes are investing without understanding risks.
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NewsNAPF calls for debate on effect of quantitative easing on pensions
Call comes as Bank of England increases asset purchase facility by £50bn, with size of QE now at £375bn.
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NewsEuropean Council embraces EMIR, but questions over timetable remain
EUROPE – Experts say a number of issues could hamper implementation before year-end.
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NewsUK minister calls for industry to guarantee minimum pensions
Schemes should consider pot option to safeguard value of contributions, Steve Webb says.
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NewsUK roundup: Southwark, BlackRock, L&G, Scotland, LGPS
London Borough of Southwark awards mandates to BlackRock, Legal & General Investment Management.
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Swiss roundup: BVK trial, ASIP, Fatca
Thomas Leupin found guilty of embezzling funds from Swiss public pension fund BVK.
