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NewsPension funds must focus on 'regaining trust' – Dutch Pensions Federation
Without trust, all other efforts like 'casting pearls before swine', director says.
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UK roundup: High Court on RPI/CPI, Aon Hewitt on liabilities
High Court rejects union claim that government’s switch from RPI to CPI was unlawful.
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NewsPFZW to shake up communications with participants
Pension funds should take 'paternalistic' approach, not work from 'ivory tower'.
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NewsIAS19 to 'put pressure' on FTSE 100 pension fund deficits
Deficits at FTSE 100 companies soar by €120bn despite record contributions last year, says LCP.
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NewsUK roundup: NAPF, Now Pensions, NEST, Solvency II, Towers Watson
NAPF says industry fears that auto-enrolment reforms may 'never be completed'.
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NewsAsip attacks Swiss plans to 'sweeten' conversion-rate cut
Pension fund association rejects using first pillar to compensate for additional cuts.
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NewsSweden to reorganise financial watchdog for Solvency II
Budget to be increased by 30% to meet expected increase in supervisory demand.
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UK government aims to curb 'excess' tax relief from contingent assets
Announcement welcomed for “additional certainty” of establishing clear guidelines.
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NewsUK Treasury signs infrastructure memorandum with LPFA, Greater Manchester
Memorandum with institutionals worth £50bn in addition to agreement with NAPF, PPF.
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NewsAustria's pension association rounds on risk pool limits
Austrian pension association criticises higher pension pooling limits, but welcomes new law.
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NewsUK to delay auto-enrolment for SMEs
Pensions minister Steve Webb confirms delay after months of speculation over staging dates.
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NewsNAPF critical of White Paper publication alongside IORP review
UK association says discussion on White Paper should conclude before examining IORP Directive.
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NewsDenmark must promote flexible retirement, government bodies urge
Unipension predicts growth of partial pension products as workers phase in retirement.
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NewsAustria unveils revised pension fund law after protracted negotiations
Draft law aims to broaden member options, but critics say it will increase costs, red tape.
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NewsEuropean Commission outlines vision for Eurobonds, fiscal integration
Green Paper outlines three options, with varying degrees of guarantees and continued national debt issuance.
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State aid for UK's Royal Mail pension deficit 'essential'
CEO calls for action on proposals to shift liabilities to state, as EU weighs proposal.
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NewsIrish government 'engaging' with pension funds on infrastructure
Admission follows on from call by ICTU for special purpose vehicle to attract scheme investments.
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NewsPension associations welcome draft White Paper, but concerns remain
Brussels should focus 'only on issues not addressed by member states themselves'.
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NewsGerman roundup: Allianz, SD-M, Towers Watson, DAX
GERMANY – German pension funds apply SRI only to real estate, private equity and equity funds.
