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NewsDanish pensions lobby slams EC for selling Solvency II measures as relief
European Commission presents package of rules on solvency for insurance companies, claiming they free up €90bn of capital
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Asset owner group backs need for carbon dioxide removal investment
Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance publishes position paper on basis for scaling carbon dioxide removal solutions
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Finnish pensions lobby says don’t rule out overhaul of funding mechanism
Acceptable risk-taking in investment policies of earnings-related pension providers is key question, says Torben Anderson
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Dutch pension funds can retain buffers in new DC system
All Dutch pension funds will be given the option to have a buffer regardless of contract type chosen
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Iceland PFs’ currency ceiling should rise, says ex-central bank chief
In official report, Már Guðmundsson addresses many issues around the position of pension funds in the economy
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Finnish efforts to merge pension systems founder on cost-neutrality issue
Working group set up to draft merger proposal failed to find acceptable solution after two years, govt announces
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NewsIceland’s pension funds prepare for continued rise in life expectancy
After creating new model for life expectancy, Icelandic actuaries recommend pension funds change pension rights reference age accordingly
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NewsSwiss first pillar AHV down deficit path if no reform takes place
Returns on investments to fall from CHF774m this year to CHF459m in 2032, according to FSIO
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NewsGermany expects rules on crypto fund shares in place from Q1 2022
The German government and BaFin continue to monitor developments relating to investments in crypto assets
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UK regulators launch value for money framework for DC schemes
Framework to allow trustees to compare costs and charges, investment performance and service standards
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Danish pension funds have room for yet more alternatives: Central bank
Higher allocations to unlisted equity, infra, direct credit, RE could tighten liquidity in rising interest-rate scenario, warns Danmarks Nationalbank
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IPD calls for Denmark to set up climate fund and national adaptation plan
Pensions and insurance lobby group addresses Solvency II review and green bond standards in climate recommendations
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NewsNorway election result could make SWF net-zero goal more likely
Incoming government likely to be ‘systematic and fact-based’ regarding oil fund’s strategy, says Espen Henriksen
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NewsDanish pensions lobby lauds govt reform plan for removing savings obstacle
Proposal will allow employees in more than 50,000 households to save in ‘aldersopsparing’ without spousal benefits offset, says IPD
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German chancellor candidates clash over future of pension system
The SPD is campaigning for a new standardised, private pension product that is inexpensive, digital and, based on the Swedish model
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Charities urged to act to avoid pension rules pitfalls
The regulator is expected to issue its second consultation on the new rules later this year
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NewsInvestor groups weigh in on ‘beyond green’ taxonomy proposals
Industry bodies respond to consultation by European Commission advisory body
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OECD calls for regs easing to help PFs invest in developing countries
Important to ensure institutional investment in developing countries is sustainable – through impact investment policies, says report
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NewsSwiss parliament’s committee sets compromise for first pillar reform
Committee votes in favour of pension supplement to compensate women whose retirement age increases in transition phase
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NewsNorway gathers experts to map future landscape for €1.2trn SWF
Committee to weigh whether GPFG’s management should stay with Norges Bank
