Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 327
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NewsAEIP reverses previous stance, urges against use of Solvency II for IORPs
Organisation now argues existing IORP directive should be used as basis for new draft.
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NewsDutch unions risk losing pension concessions, minister warns
If Dutch union federation FNV turns down agreement, cabinet will 'carry on' with its own bill.
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NewsUK roundup – MetLife, Pension Risk Behaviour index, RPI e-petition
Importance of inflation risk increases for defined benefit pension scheme trustees, sponsors.
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NewsFrench pension reform 'inadequate and unaffordable', says CSIS
FRANCE – Reforms will 'drastically reduce' benefits future retirees can expect to receive, experts say.
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CEA reiterates call for pension funds to fall under Solvency II
Calls for ‘level playing field’ in response to consultation on new IORP directive.
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NewsUK roundup: Aon Hewitt on auto-enrolment, Towers Watson on closures
Aon Hewitt warns that differing definitions of 'jobholder' will impact auto-enrolment.
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NewsPension funds to continue securities lending despite volatility, experts say
Funds largely de-risked programmes in wake of Lehman Brothers collapse in 2008.
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NewsEFRP warns of further Hungary-style repossession of CEE pension assets
Organisation submits response to EIOPA's call for advice on new IORP directive.
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NewsDutch pension accord in jeopardy as largest union gives thumbs down
Out of quarter of union's 475,000 members participating in poll, 96% reject agreement.
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NewsPwC faces disciplinary action from UK regulator over JP Morgan work
Threat follows prior probe into PwC's conduct, as well as multi-million pound fine for JP Morgan.
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NewsUK roundup: HMRC, PwC, Aegon, Cinven, Hachette
HMRC's proposed tax rules could impact how companies manage pensions, says PwC.
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NewsEC fails to grasp diversity of European pension systems, says NAPF
Senior policy adviser says Commission would do better to tackle member states' tax discrepancies.
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NewsChanges to IAS19 could result in 'unpleasant' pension fund announcements
GERMANY – Companies will be forced to reveal additional information under guidelines, Mercer warns.
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NewsUK roundup: Hymans Robertson, Pitmans Trustees, Merseyside, Aon Hewitt, Mercer
Risk transfer deals increase by 400% to £1.4bn, with Hymans citing 'favourable' conditions.
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UK roundup: PwC, TPR, AJ Bell, Baring Asset Management
DC pension pots likely lost all gains of last five years in market downturn, says PwC.
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UK roundup: British Airways, TPR on PAYE, Greggs, PPF
Two BA trustees who resigned in protest over CPI switch are re-elected to board.
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NewsPension scheme looks back with rue on order to dump gold
Board member says scheme exploring possible claim against Dutch pensions regulator.
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NewsEuropean pension funds braced for crisis, shrug off market turmoil
Well-prepared schemes employ derivative overlays, hedge options to minimise risk of crisis.
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NewsFund managers lament political dithering, but keep powder dry
Political ineptitude, anaemic economic data spook investors and send markets into spiral.
