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NewsOccupational pensions could come under financial services laws – EFRP
Don't underestimate support for Solvency II, chair of lobbying organisation warns.
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NewsCzech government stumbles over pension reforms
CZECH REPUBLIC – Local newspaper Pravo describes effort as 'masterpiece of large-scale theft'.
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NewsHutton brands final salary pension schemes 'inherently unfair'
Author of UK reform report defends move to career average, concedes other options possible.
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NewsUK's Hutton Report strikes 'balanced deal' over public sector pensions
Long-awaited report recommends shift to career average, but compromises on accruals.
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NewsSwiss pension funds lack 'honesty', experts say
Delegates at Swiss Pensions Conference say funds must be more forthright about return assumptions.
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Poland raids private pensions to keep state scheme solvent
But critics claim the government’s move makes insolvency more likely.
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NewsUK minister urges widespread reform of state pension
Iain Duncan Smith calls for reform to state pension system, criticising its means-tested approach.
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NewsUK roundup: Lord Hutton, Hymans Roberston, BDO Investment Management, YouGov, SHILLING
Lord Hutton facing 'difficult balancing act' when he unveils report later this week.
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NewsUK roundup: Towers Watson, Lord Hutton, KPMG, contracting out, Tower Hamlets
Towers Watson estimates €82bn savings by ending public sector final salary schemes.
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NewsUK roundup: NAPF, KPMG, annual allowance, Sackers, DWP, ECJ
Industry figures critical of move to lay administrative burden for tax relief on pension schemes.
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NewsErste Group fears 'second Hungary' in Czech Republic
Bank calls on government to create more incentives for people to join second-pillar system.
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NewsSwiss parliament asks government to consider UBS lawsuit
Lawsuit would potentially be conducted through first-pillar fund AHV and public pension fund Publica.
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UK roundup: DWP, RS Consulting, PPF, PensionsFirst
Research commissioned by DWP shows growing number of schemes offer default option only.
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NewsUK roundup: Railpen, Royal Statistical Society, CPI, European Court of Justice
Railpen Investments appoints Paul Bishop as head of investment management.
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NewsPension funds 'should not be exempt' from derivatives regulation
Yet rapporteur concedes 'lesser obligation' of bilateral clearing 'could be envisaged'.
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Court ruling on 'discriminatory' transfer of Hungarian pension assets imminent
Government has further announced cancellation of FT7.5bn (€27m) worth of debt.
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NewsEuropean Commission urges extension of working life to stave off crisis
Commission's head of social and demographic analysis urged an increased effective retirement age.
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NewsCalPERS' Apple victory 'good for governance' worldwide, say pension funds
Californian scheme succeeded in forcing issue of majority voting for board elections.
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NewsIreland's recovery plan 'seriously jeopardises' pension schemes' future
The European Association of Paritarian Institutions warns proposals undermine collective agreements.
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NewsSwiss structural reform bill 'unlawful', says Migros scheme
Pension scheme criticises potential increase to costs and limiting boards' powers.
