Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 321
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NewsGerman roundup: Union on M&A, RCM on KAGs, local schemes on ECJ
GERMANY – German asset management industry set for bout of consolidation, Union predicts.
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NewsUK local government pension scheme plan could raise contributions by 1.5%
Changes announced as part of chancellor of exchequer's spending review last year.
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NewsDutch political youngsters revolt against 'unfair' Pensions Agreement
Five youth branches of mainstream political parties launch 'Pensions Rebellion'.
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NewsGermany's second-pillar pension funds deserve their own watchdog – VFPK
GERMANY – Association also calls for clearer separation of pension providers and insurers.
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NewsNordic roundup: AP fund review, SPP, ATP, the 'traffic-light' system
Sweden fleshes out team to collaborate with Mats Langensjö on AP buffer fund review.
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NewsIrish government dismisses 'severe hardship' caused by pensions levy
Deputy prime minister insists asset managers are capable of absorbing 0.6% tax.
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NewsProperty, infrastructure looking more attractive in wake of QE2, experts say
UK pension funds should consider alternative asset classes after latest bout of quantitative easing.
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NewsUK pension funds call 'urgent' meeting with regulator over quantitative easing
National Association of Pension Funds says QE2 will make deficits look 'artificially large'.
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NewsDutch government acknowledges error in court ruling against pension scheme PME
Rotterdam court ruled in August that watchdog had been justified in telling scheme to lower risk.
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NewsDutch pension fund forced to pay double benefits due to statement 'complexity'
Regional court rules in favour of employee after statement erroneously awarded higher pension.
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Swiss prosecutors file case against BVK's Gloor on bribery charges
Case also concerns activities of five others, including founder of BT&T.
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NewsDutch pension fund fights for Austrian tax exemption
'Largest non-public' Dutch fund in dispute over Austrian withholding tax
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NewsSwedish government appoints industry veteran to review AP buffer funds
Review could lead to consolidation of AP funds, with closure of two schemes under consideration.
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NewsIreland's NPRF to 'channel' resources into new strategic investment fund
Forerunner to Strategic Investment Bank to invest in areas of 'significance' to country's economy.
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NewsChorus of boos greets European Commission's draft 'Tobin tax'
Industry experts question proposal's focus, feasibility, consequences, scope and motives.
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NewsNew IORP Directive to focus on 'harmonising' pensions systems
Financial services policy head says IORP II will be based on principles, but must be 'fleshed out'.
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NewsSolvency II could cause 'massive' flight from equities by UK schemes
CBI says £800bn equity sell-off will force schemes into bonds, further reducing yields.
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NewsEuropean Commission submits formal proposal for 'financial transaction tax'
0.1% tax on equity, bond trades and 0.01% tax on derivatives trades would make sector 'pay its fair share'.
