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French fund considers cross-border vehicle, but only if IORP amended
AG2R La Mondiale keen to launch pensions vehicle, but wary of impact of Solvency II rules.
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Dutch watchdog fines pension fund for 'incomprehensible' statement
Scheme for roofers rejects wrongdoing, but accepts decision due to cost of further appeal.
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UK roundup: Pension Protection Fund, NAPF, Unite, GMB
NAPF chief executive reiterates call for ‘breathing space as funding nears all-time low.
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Switzerland outlines possible changes to second-pillar pension system
Long-awaited consultation report touches on hot topics of conversion rate, minimum interest rate.
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NewsPoland contravening investment rules for pension funds – ECJ
Government loses protracted dispute with European Commission over 5% foreign investment cap.
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NewsDutch pensions industry gives cautious welcome to new yield-curve approach
Regulator's adjustment still 'way off' reasonable discount rate, Pensions Federation says.
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NewsHungarian government accuses pension funds of 'fraudulent practices'
MP claims investigators have identified 'several billion forints' in missing yields.
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Nordic roundup: AP fund inquiry, OP-Pohjola, Skandia Life Finland
AP fund inquiry, chaired by Mats Langensjö, to kick off on 19 January with closed hearing.
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NewsUK roundup: National Audit Office, TPR, Bank of England, Unite
NAO launches review of defined contribution regulation by pensions watchdog.
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NewsSolvency II measures in IORP directive would hit Ireland hardest – Aon Hewitt
Capital buffers would need to be funded by sponsors 'clearly' lacking capital.
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News40% of Dutch population facing pension benefit cuts, central bank says
Pensions regulator to cap cuts at 7% to 'prevent further loss of confidence' in sector.
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NewsPension experts reject need for further cross-border ring-fencing measures
Industry associations across Europe call on EIOPA to clarify definition of term.
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NewsIORP directive should require trustees to act with 'loyalty' [amended]
Member of EIOPA pensions stakeholder group says directive should hold trustees more accountable.
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NewsPensions industry calls for impact assessment on IORP revisions
Experts also weigh in on issues of 'holistic balance sheets' and adequate recovery periods.
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NewsBIS urges governments to limit investment options for DC
Bank for International Settlements paper calls for method of ensuring minimum annuity for DC savers.
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NewsGovernance of hedge funds falling short of mark, says USS
Responsible investment co-head says governance has 'some way to go' before meeting investors' needs.
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NewsPensions industry answers IORP Call for Advice despite holiday break
EIOPA receives approximately 150 responses, aims to publish summary in February.
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NewsSponsors of UK pension funds back Dutch approach to indexation – ACA
Survey respondents also support statutory override for switch to consumer prices index.
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NewsEFRP warns of 'horrendous' impact of proposed revision to IORP directive
Organisation says reasons for review of security provisions were "unclear and unconvincing".
