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German regulator adds to guidelines for occupational schemes’ risk assessment reports
WTW survey: Pensionskassen demand simplification of supervisory rules
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NewsIceland’s central bank plans to review pension fund activities
Despite strong growth of pension funds and increased activities, law has still not been updated, says supervisor
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Country ReportItaly: Struggles of the pension sector
Italian industry-wide pension funds fail to attract new members, with potentially serious long-term consequences
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FeaturesSeeking clarity as stakeholders shine a light on ESG ratings
There is confusion about the objectives of ESG ratings and any regulation needs to be clear about what it is trying to achieve and for whom
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FeaturesA flawed EU crypto regulatory framework
The EU will soon have a specific regulatory framework for crypto currencies and markets. Under proposals soon to be adopted, only crypto coins authorised in the EU will be allowed to be offered to investors. But crypto assets and exchanges will have a very light supervisory regime, much less than what is in place for financial instruments and exchanges. This raises the question about the rationale for distinct rules. This question is even more acute in the context of the big decline in the crypto markets over the past weeks.
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NewsUK’s DWP launches second consultation into pensions dashboards
DWP is ‘missing the point’, says LCP’s Steve Webb
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NewsSwedish FSA winds up Alecta equity probe, citing improved controls
Watchdog investigated pension provider’s internal controls and risk management between 2020 and 2022
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NewsIIGCC calls for ‘ambitious, speedy’ resolutions on key EU climate files
CEO writes to ministers, leaders ahead of EU Council energy and environment meetings
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NewsInvestor groups welcome deal being struck on EU CSRD, next stop standards
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ‘essential for coherent implementation’ of EU sustainable finance framework
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TPR issues stern warning on pensions dashboard deadlines
Just 37% of DC and DB schemes have discussed pensions dashboards at their scheme’s trustee board meeting
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NewsIFRS Foundation to finalise ISSB member recruitment by autumn, chair says
ISSB will begin redeliberation of the two draft standards as soon as a quorate board of eight members is in place
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NewsNet-zero asset owners set out principles for carbon policy redesign
‘Delivering a just transition’ and ‘providing a predictable price signal’ included among five key recommendations for policy setters around the world
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NewsDiversity, fiduciary ‘impact’ duty and more on EIOPA IORP II review task list
European Commission’s call for advice finally lands in EIOPA’s inbox
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Investor groups warn UK against including gas in green taxonomy
PM told ‘important short-term considerations on energy security must not be conflated with the taxonomy’
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UK confirms portfolio alignment metric requirement for pension funds
DWP to proceed with adding portfolio alignment metric requirement to TCFD reporting for in-scope schemes
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LGPS: Government reform aims to boost global role
The LGPS is facing reforms aimed at enhancing its role as a powerful investor at home and abroad
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NewsFRC wants actuaries to focus more on climate, ESG risks
‘As the importance of climate change risks continues to grow it is critical that actuaries consider these risks in the course of their work,’ says FRC
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Further pension reform needed in Norway, commission concludes
‘Today’s pension rules are not sustainable,’ says Skogen Lund-led expert panel, but warns reform will come at a financial cost
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TPR’s funding code: too late to the party?
The Funding Code is likely to only come into force in September 2023
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LGPS climate reporting rules expected in autumn
Chair of the LGPS Scheme Advisory Board expresses disappointment at delay to TCFD-aligned reporting
