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EFRP criticises 'short-termism' of European pension policy
Lobbying group argues best way to reduce debt is to allow for growth of private pensions.
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NewsConsultants to blame for pension funds' lukewarm reception of ESG
London Pension Fund Authority criticises consultants' slow uptake on environmental matters.
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NewsOECD criticises insufficient pension reforms
Report pins hope on old-age employment, as working age population is set to decline 10%.
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NewsPolish lower house stalls on pension reform
POLAND – Changes would see mandatory contribution threshold drop by five percentage points.
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NewsUK should increase state retirement even further – OECD
Authorities must oversee pension funds more consistently to minimise 'regulatory arbitrage'
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Stakeholders looking to pass buck on pension shortfalls
Employers and employees want the other party to foot the bill when things go awry, survey shows.
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NewsEuropean Commission imposes sanctions on Czech Republic over IORP Directive
Six years after deadline, Commission begins imposing fines on country for non-cooperation.
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NewsATP strikes out at watered-down draft law on investment scope
Danish pensions giant dismisses argument that allowing it to run banking, credit and insurance operations should raise competition concerns.
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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.
