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Lithuania fears nationalisation of second pillar assets
Government votes in favour of further reduction in contributions, lowering level to 1.5%.
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NewsUK unions suspend pension negotiations following new government demands
Letter by communities & local government minister "surprises" unions after end of negotiations.
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Treasury unveils agreement on Local Government Pension Scheme changes
Government agrees several key principles for reform, including 20.4% contribution ceiling.
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NewsPension reform could help Italian schemes to further diversify
Changes to investment law 703 could lead to increased exposure to emerging markets, alternatives.
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NewsB&CE calls for creation of central pensions registry
Employee benefits provider says registry would solve problem of small pension pots.
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NewsUK High Court bans use of pension reciprocation plans
Lawsuit settles dispute between Dalriada Trustees and Ark Business Consulting.
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NewsGovernment body to review transparency of Swedish DC pension system
All parties in government have agreed on review's need and will be represented on panel.
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NewsHungarian move essentially spells end of mandatory funded pension pillar
Government says temporary, 14-month contribution freeze to be extended indefinitely.
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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.
