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NewsASIP predicts consolidation in Swiss pension market
Organisation said collective schemes could be more efficient for small funds.
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NewsIORP directive's Solvency II stance could 'stifle' cross-border pensions
Adviser to Belgian Association of Pension Institutions cites prudential law in IORP2.
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NewsUK to abolish short-service refunds, review pension pot consolidation
Pensions minister Steve Webb unveils measures to improve workplace pensions system.
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NewsNEST insists delays to auto-enrolment will not damage scheme
Scheme to act on public-service obligation to 'accept all' where previous providers failed.
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NewsIreland to review regulation of defined contribution pension system
Pensions Board 'anxious' to gather industry views, simplify regulatory environment.
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NewsUK roundup: NEST, EIRIS, UKSIF, Mercer, Norfolk Pension Fund, Aries
NEST seeks to boost ESG credentials by signing up to Stewardship Code.
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NewsDNB must explain itself on gold divestment order, court says
Rotterdam court says regulator's explanation for forcing gold divestment were 'insufficient'.
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NewsEU regulations add to pension costs, limit infrastructure investments - CBI
69% of business leaders concerned about prospect of EU enforcing high deficit payments.
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NewsASIP calls for fee transparency following court decision
Ruling, which said avoiding conflicts of interest was key, welcomed by manager Swisscanto.
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NewsFrench fund in Belgian cross-border move to escape Solvency II
UMR seeks to transfer employees' pensions falling under second pillar to OFP vehicle.
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NewsEthos critical of differences in Swiss anti-corruption policies
Sustainable investment group calls for strengthening of Swiss legislation in new report.
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NewsDutch PPI Brand New Day aims for 10% market share by 2020
New cross-border scheme is third to receive regulatory approval by Dutch regulator.
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NewsPension funds could set up own REITs under new UK rules
Government aiming to incentivise institutional investment in UK residential sector.
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NewsIrish budget notes 'sizeable' exchequer contribution from pension schemes
Country's austerity budget proposes no further changes to tax relief.
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NewsMercer criticises Austrian plans for pension guarantee
Guaranteed benefits would mean 'only higher costs and no advantages'.
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NewsDanish pensions regulator introduces alternative discount yield curve
Curve based on 12-month average of yield differential between Danish, German bonds.
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NewsEIOPA calls for 'paradigm shift' on conflicts of interest in pensions
Chairman demands greater standardisation, comparability of pensions products.
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NewsMandatory merger of pensions benefits 'legally questionable', expert says
Dutch Pensions Agreement throws up number of legal hurdles, says law firm Houthoff Buruma.
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NewsStudy calls for 'drastic' simplification of Swiss second-pillar pension system
Government-backed study finds admin costs 30% higher than previously estimated.
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Portugal to transfer banks' pension fund liabilities to state
Government to transfer €6bn from four largest banks as part of plan to tackle deficit.
