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NewsFrench pension scheme aims to cut deficit by 60% with reform
FRANCE – Agirc-Arrco aiming to slash deficit from €120bn to just over €45bn by 2030.
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New IAS19 offers 'no true and fair view' on pensions – PwC
PwC argues new accounting rules more pragmatic, but do not offer a truthful view of assets.
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NewsNordic roundup: NBIM, child labour, Disney, Ericsson, AP7, AP2
Report by Norges Bank on child labour rates Walt Disney, Ericsson as companies with best safeguards.
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NewsDutch government, social partners agree new pension deal
Changes abolish company contribution holidays, may see expansion of FTK says government.
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NewsUK regulator issues further contribution notice to Bonas Group
Pensions Regulator orders £60,000 injection by Bonas' Belgian parent company.
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NewsIMF criticises Latvia's continued contribution freeze
LATVIA – Global body says long-term sustainability of pension system not helped by decision.
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NewsF&C claims shareholder victory over German stealth takeovers
GERMANY – Asset manager campaigned for ban on tactic that allowed undisclosed acquisition of majority stakes.
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Hungarian funds dispute supervisor's claim on indirect investments
Hungarian regulator says indirect investments raised investment costs, lowering net returns.
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NewsSlovenian government defeated in pension reform referendum
SLOVENIA – Majority of country's electorate rejects increasing retirement age, change to replacement rates.
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NewsRomanian Pension schemes 'can and must' invest locally, urges regulator
ROMANIA – Regulator says lack of investment opportunity will result in capital flight.
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NewsIrish government fails to consult Pensions Board on controversial levy
Fianna Fáil leader says legal role of Pensions Board ignored due to lack of involvement.
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NewsSwedish roundup: Handelsbanken Liv, Linder & Partner, the AP funds
Regulator investigates alleged conflict of interest at Handelsbanken Liv.
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NewsIMF deems Slovenia pension reforms 'insufficient'
SLOVENIA – International body endorses proposals to freeze pensions should government lose upcoming referendum.
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NewsEurope may introduce new OTC directive before end of reprieve
Law firm Sackers welcomes exemption for pension funds, but says they must 'wait and see'.
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NewsDC schemes prevent 'inconsistent' investment decisions by members
Think tank argues 'strong welfare justification' for schemes, as it counteracts shortsighted decisions.
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NewsIrish Executive pensions should see tax subsidies cut further, says academic
Lifetime allowance, currently €2.3m, should be lowered to €0.6m, says Professor Gerald Hughes.
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NewsUK government to tackle Royal Mail pension plan deficit by March 2012
Royal Mail Pension Plan's deficit will be financed using state aid next year.
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NewsPension funds win reprieve from European derivatives regulation
European Parliament to include 'special regime' for all pension fund trades.
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NewsSwitzerland has too many pension funds, experts say
Consultant Alberto Romaneschi says country has about '2,000 Pensionskassen too many'.
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