Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 329
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NewsTop officials call for more government bonds at IMF conference
Senior officials from 25 countries say credit analysis now as important as interest rate analysis.
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NewsFrance's collective retirement plan PERCO faces 'cultural' problems
FRANCE – Asset management association says French people need 'clear message' from the state.
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NewsSweden considers closing two AP funds in major review
Also considers guidelines limiting exposure to private equity and infrastructure.
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NewsSpain introduces changes to soften pension reform plan
Congress Working Committee to revise retirement age for workers with disabilities.
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NewsNordic roundup: PensionDanmark, Dansk Vækstkapital, Topdanmark, AP Pension
PensionDanmark to invest extra €29.5m in Denmark's new government-backed VC fund.
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NewsDutch giant ABP endorses 'balanced' Pensions Agreement
Says deal tackles rising longevity, factors in market risks for all generations in balanced way.
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NewsUK roundup: NEST, Hymans Robertson, Pension Insurance Corporation, Atkin
National Employment Savings Trust could be overwhelmed by demand, says Hymans Robertson.
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NewsVerhaegen elected chair of EIOPA's pension stakeholder group
Dutch pensions veteran Benne van Popta, chairman at PMT, appointed vice-chair.
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NewsIAS19 changes 'minimally invasive', but more reform to come
GERMANY – The recently revised IAS19 standards will have a moderate effect on German listed companies as the standards are "minimally invasive", but the real reform is still to come, according to Towers Watson Germany.
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NewsUK government announces reforms to public sector pensions
Reforms implement recommendations of Hutton Report, shifting from final salary approach.
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NewsStudy shows major inconsistencies in mortality estimates
French expect 65 year old to live 27 years, yet Danes expect same man to live just 15.
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NewsNetherlands to ease rules on pension provider / financial product link
Minister to allow providers to link products to affiliated, mandatory industry-wide pension funds.
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NewsAdvisers give qualified welcome to IAS19 amendment package
Move will see enhanced disclosure requirements, as well as removal of IAS19 'corridor'.
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NewsEuropean Commission takes Poland to court over IORPs
Gives Estonia two months to incorporate directive 'fully and completely' into national law.
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NewsIASB changes could 'drive pension funds' out of equities
Impact of new rules likely to see flight from equities to bonds.
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NewsUK government will not force pension schemes to adopt CPI
Consumer price index will not be forced on private pension schemes as a measure of indexation.
