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NewsEuropean pensions sector fails to use clout in green finance policymaking
Think tank finds that though many European pension funds stand out in climate engagement with stocks they own, they are generally not actively influencing policy
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NewsBank of England intervention eases pressure on DB schemes facing margin calls
Pension funds should proactively look for ways to shore up liquidity, says consultancy
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NewsSwiss regulator to introduce revised audit standards
New requirements apply to auditors of pension funds and of institutions providing occupational pensions
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TPR warns employers they must comply with pension duties
The employers – across the transport, hospitality, finance and retail sectors – have now corrected or are working to correct errors, including backdating contributions
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NewsNorway SWF mandate should be less index, more principles-based, says official panel
Experts present report on the GPFG ‘in a changing world’, examining how SWF’s management should adapt to geopolitical shifts
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Narrow majority vote in favour of reform of Swiss first pillar AHV
Referendum result is a ‘clear signal’ to parliament and Federal Council for a pension system that does not discriminate against women
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UK’s growth plan promises to unlock DC investment opportunities
Pensions regulatory charge cap, hurdles to overcome, Solvency II reform, DB scheme deficits to reduce further
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Environmental groups launch legal action against EU taxonomy
Commission called to repeal the Complementary Delegated Act listing certain nuclear and gas activities as sustainable
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NewsWatchdog warns Danish pension funds on conflicts in management
Danish FSA follows up on 2020 Christmas letter probe, says insurers’ and pension firms’ management systems don’t always work as well as on paper
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IPD praises European Hydrogen Bank launch, says Denmark must follow
Danish pensions lobby welcomes Ursula von der Leyen heralding €3bn support for future hydrogen market
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Dutch unions quarrel with temp agencies over pension
The pair disagree whether pensions must be included in a deal to make labour conditions of temp workers “at least equal” to those of permanent workers
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Finnish pension solvency still strong, but FSA cautions on illiquid values
National supervisor says growth in private equity boosted allocation to illiquid assets, which is now 44%
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What is a ‘balanced pension transition’? Dutch opposition requires more details
The new opposition demands risk delaying the pension law’s implementation beyond 2023
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BaFin applies stricter rules on asset managers to fight greenwashing
Asset managers to disclose essential and clear information to investors regarding gas and nuclear sectors
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European supervisory authorities warn of risks and vulnerabilities in EU financial system
Advising financial institutions and supervisors to continue to be prepared for a deterioration in asset quality
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Trade group calls on EU to exempt pension funds, asset managers from CSRD
PensionsEurope also wants to see more consideration given to avoiding duplication as a result of overlaps between different reporting regimes
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NewsDACH roundup: CPP Investments buys minority stake in Universal Investment
Plus: Second pillar reform in Switzerland postponed; Interest-free account for Stiftung Auffangeinrichtung: FSIO tenders mandates
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NewsUK roundup: DWP ministers urged to review pension policy priorities
Plus: FRC adds 43 new signatories to stewardship code
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NewsAba prepares to submit second pillar reform proposals to government
Association proposes possibility of social partners to sign collective bargaining agreements, necessary to start pure DC plans
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NewsNBIM favours Japan human rights corporate code linking to SASB/ISSB reporting
Norwegian SWF manager also stresses need for companies and government to monitor what happens next
