Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 307
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NewsInvestment funds in line for €20bn tax rebate after ECJ ruling – PwC
Investment funds win case against 'discriminatory' withholding tax in France.
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NewsUK government to legislate 'landmark' state pension changes by 2013
Details of pension reform confirmed by Queen's opening of parliament.
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NewsConsensus on pension insurance fund still eludes German stakeholders
GERMANY – Committee has 'reservations' about logic behind levy because 'risks have diverged'.
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NewsAIFM Directive could spur development of onshore hedge fund market – survey
Experts say onshore move would pique pension funds' interest in alternative strategies.
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NewsIrish pensions industry calls for greater clarity in DC regulation
Submissions to Pensions Board urge greater tax, retirement age and vehicle conformity across system.
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NewsNew Swiss pensions supervisor to make underfunding a priority
Schemes must present recovery plans by year-end 2013 and reach 100% funding within 10 years.
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NewsHolistic balance sheet approach a 'danger' to occupational pensions
German pension fund association laments 'lack of compromise or Plan B' in Brussels.
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NewsIAPF highlights 'substantive issues' with Irish Pensions Bill
Raises concerns about equal risk profile for all EU sovereign bonds.
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NewsUK parliament urges 'radical rethink' of private finance initiative projects
Report claims PFI equity investors get 'eye-wateringly' high rewards for minimal risk.
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NewsUK roundup: DWP, CARE, Aviva, auto-enrolment
DWP launches consultation on proposed law allowing CARE schemes to be subject to auto-enrolment.
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NewsCentral counterparties to 'grow in importance' for derivatives trades
ISDA survey reveals market participants' increasing reliance on collateralisation.
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NewsNew regulations to increase cost of interest-rate derivatives – survey
Greenwich Associates study shows investors largely resigned to impact of Basel 2.5, III.
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NewsUK roundup: NAPF, FATCA, PPF, Capita Hartshead
NAPF appeals to US authorities for clarity on pension fund exemption from tax compliance act.
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NewsUK green investment bank makes first infrastructure investments
UKGI to target offshore wind power, waste processing, waste-related energy and energy efficiency.
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NewsLord Hutton named chair of civil servants mutual MyCSP
Equiniti's Paymaster unveiled as partner in mutual overseeing all civil service employee benefits.
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NewsDutch parliament agrees to bring forward increase of retirement age
Fiercely critical labour unions say deal on swingeing spending cuts contravenes Pensions Agreement.
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NewsParliamentary resolution exempts pension funds from Tobin tax
Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee also recommends broadening scope of controversial tax.
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UK pensions regulator outlines DB funding expectations
TPR to monitor whether flexibility granted in negotiating funding proposals is used ‘appropriately’.
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NewsForcing pension funds to make return guarantees a 'mistake'
Regulators should focus on minimum-enrolment rules or minimum contribution levels, Robeco says.
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NewsEU countries requesting 'radical, intrusive' advice on pensions reform
Directorate General for Employment figure surprised by number of states requesting feedback.
