Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 303
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NewsStakeholders agree shape of post-2014 reforms for UK local authority funds
Proposals include possibility of cutting contribution in half for 50% of benefit.
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NewsUK regulator justifies 'disappointing' decision to let BMI fund enter PPF
The Pensions Regulator publishes report on decision that saw airline fund enter PPF.
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NewsBarnier confirms IORP delay, announces Green Paper on long-term investing
Speaking in Amsterdam, commissioner says 'profound' impact of regulation on long-term investing understood.
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NewsExisting and new Dutch pension rights to be subject to single framework - Kamp
Dutch social affairs minister announces details of Pension Agreements proposals.
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NewsBarnier to make key announcement on holistic balance sheet at insurance conference
Commissioner set to announce consultation for QIS on holistic balance sheet at Amsterdam event tomorrow.
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NewsIrish government to change NPRF law to allow greater domestic exposure
Finance minister tells parliament 'necessary amendments' currently being drafted by ministry.
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NewsDanish industry pours scorn on pension tax changes 'punishing' savers
Advanced taxation approach criticised as flawed, lacking credibility.
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News'Tailor-made' OTC solutions could become commonplace in hedging, says PGGM
Prediction comes as Ido de Geus discussed impact of Volker rule, EMIR on hedging activity.
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NewsPGGM and Rabobank apply to launch Dutch PPI targeting small firms
Asset manager PGGM says that if successful, it would consider PPI for self-employed health workers.
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NewsInstitutions should lobby 'aggressively' against EU trade reporting proposals
Measures to increase transparency will likely stem secondary markets, JP Morgan tells ICMA conference.
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NewsUK government rules out 'unlawful' lifting of NEST restrictions
Number 10 rejects call to allow transfers, loosen other restrictions due to EU state aid laws.
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NewsESMA to consult on EMIR technical standards this summer
Authority likely to consult for about six weeks from last week of June to first week of August.
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NewsCurrent versions of MiFID II, MiFIR would hurt pension funds – EFRP
High-frequency traders, speculative operators could enjoy 'commercial advantage' over schemes.
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NewsUK roundup: Bank of England, QE, NAPF, BBC, TPR
Bank deputy governor dismisses claim QE had more than 'small' impact on pension deficits.
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NewsEuropean committee amends directive on credit rating agencies
Committee amends two proposals to reduce funds' reliance on external credit ratings.
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NewsUK roundup: IMF, QE, NAPF, Royal Mail, DMO, Beecroft
NAPF rejects IMF recommendation that Bank of England consider more quantitative easing.
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NewsIAS19 changes present pension funds with 'fundamental choices'
Changes to accounting rules can be interpreted in 'different ways', Mercer says.
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NewsNew Swiss supervisor weighs in on underfunding at public pension funds
OAK also tackles long-debated issue of interest paid by pension funds.
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Swedish roundup: Folksam, Svensk Försäkring, ISF, Brummer Life, AMF
Swedish regulator fines Folksam LO Fond over internal control shortcomings.
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NewsIMF sings praises of Dutch approach to longevity risk
Flexibility of Pensions Agreement 'exemplary', providing guidance to other countries.
