Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 318
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NewsDutch civil service union calls for delay in cuts to pension benefits
AbvaKabo calls on social affairs minister to postpone mandatory cuts at underfunded schemes.
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NewsConcept of 'risk-free' under discussion for Solvency II framework – Dexia
Fact that bonds from EEA countries are considered risk-free 'must be changed'.
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Large majority of pension funds too small to succeed – Ambachtsheer
Industry veteran says pension funds unable to manage own assets at a ‘huge disadvantage’.
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NewsIPE Awards: Euro-zone to survive because alternative 'would be worse'
Former Swedish prime minister Göran Persson says currency is here 'to stay and to grow'.
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NewsLeaked White Paper reveals European Commission's plans for pensions
Commission aiming to provide financial support for wide-ranging reforms.
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NewsUK Treasury calls for 'stronger role' in infrastructure for pension funds
Chancellor of exchequer announces review of Private Finance Initiatives to rebalance risk.
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NewsGrowth should 'top agenda' for European policymakers, say asset managers
Economic cycle will be key driver in medium term, says Fidelity's Trevor Greetham.
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NewsEuropean Parliament seals ban on 'sovereign debt speculation'
Parliament votes into law regulation to ban naked credit default swap trading.
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NewsNorges Bank official says link between economic growth, markets 'limited'
Says number of financial instruments country's SWF invests in has fallen since crisis.
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NewsSwedish roundup: Länsförsäkringar, Nordea, SKI, Swedish Pensions Agency
Länsförsäkringar comes first in customer-satisfaction poll by Svenskt Kvalitetsindex.
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NewsDutch pensions watchdog gives thumbs up on cost transparency guidelines
Schemes to provide full transparency of transaction costs as percentage of assets.
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NewsPension Federation warns schemes against putting off underfunding measures
Younger generation should not have to foot bill for older generations 'ageing happily'.
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NewsEuropean Commission rejects INREV call to reduce real estate capital charge (amended)
Solvency II lobbying 'not over' despite confirmation of 25% shock factor on property investment.
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NewsCommentators call on ECB to relieve pressure on Italian bond yields
Industry experts say ECB must act quickly after yields on 10-year bonds exceed 7%.
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NewsIMF involvement in Italy 'reassuring', says Dutch pensions giant PMT
CEO says IMF a 'dyke guard' against domino effect should Italy default.
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NewsDC pension schemes can thrive as much as DB funds with 'correct design'
Investment, longevity, inflation and legal risks grow with poor DC plan, says Fidelity.
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NewsDenmark backtracks on limiting contributions to 'life-long pensions'
Government also abolishes tax deduction for asset management costs within pension schemes.
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NewsUK roundup: PPF, NAPF, Steve Webb, Scottish Widows
Pension Protection Fund outperforms by 5%, increases chances of meeting self-sufficiency target.
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NewsMajority of Dutch pensions professionals oppose switch to new system – survey
80% believe participants should be able to insure against lower-than-expected results.
