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NewsUkraine opposition vows to fight 'criminal' pensions law
UKRAINE – Newly passed law should unlock next $1.5bn tranche of IMF's $15bn lending package.
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NewsSwedish roundup: AP6, AP1, Swedish Pensions Agency, SPP
AP6 writes off €63m investment in Terrestrial Broadcasting Investments.
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NewsFrench labour minister to extend length of retirement contributions
FRANCE – The French minister of labour said he would publish a ministerial order to extend the length for contributions for people born in 1955 before year-end, after a new report revealed that life expectancy was increasing at a higher rate than previously estimated.
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NewsUK pensions watchdog calls for fee transparency ahead of auto-enrolment
Recommends accreditation scheme for pension funds, more proactive powers to monitor losses.
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NewsMn Services rejects need for more 'tax-transparent funds'
Responds to news that UK government is planning to introduce TTF vehicle sometime next year.
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NewsPwC calls for UK retirement age of 70 by 2046
Consultancy argues only this, coupled with further tax increases, will lower debt to GDP ratio.
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NewsSwiss parliament 'unconvinced' by UBS transparency reports
Says government should have taken more 'vigorous' action against bank.
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NewsDutch minister to offer more board options for pension funds
Henk Kamp also aiming to improve internal supervision and the expertise of board members.
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Corporate governance standards not to blame for financial crisis, says AP3
Submission on European Commission’s Green Paper on corporate governance urges against further regulation.
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NewsFrance may extend contributions days after implementing new measures
New measures to reform pension system may be implemented in France for workers born in 1955.
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NewsTPR admits only third of employers aware of auto-enrolment reforms
Figures released in regulator's annual report detail extent of challenge to raise awareness.
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NewsEconomists fault new Dutch Pensions Agreement
Deal fails to provide for individual choices or reliable collective approach, they say.
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NewsAustrian insurers attack Pensionskassen, see 'no need' for reform
AUSTRIA – Insurers see 'no need' for reform if assets are shifted to insurance-based occupational schemes.
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NewsIAS19 will encourage low-risk investment – Towers Watson
Use of net interest to calculate pensions assets to lead to de-risking of pension plans.
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NewsNetherlands to cap pension schemes' expected returns as liability criterion
Minister says measure will be introduced to prevent pension funds from 'doing silly things'.
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NewsUK think tank criticises expense of flat-rate pension reform
Think tank said £11bn in additional costs would burden Treasury if reform goes ahead.
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NewsSwiss company law and codes should be revised, urges Ethos
Financial sector pay rose by 8% in 2010 while remaining flat for all other sectors, report says.
