Legislation – Page 17
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German government prepares Aktienrente bill
The statutory equity pension is an ‘integral part’ of the work of the current coalition government, says FDP’s Vogel
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NewsSwiss roundup: Reform mitigates AHV deficit
Plus: Cabinet in the dark on Russian assets; Crypto futures on SIX exchange
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Norway’s SWF submits plan to divest zero-value Russian assets ‘over time’
NBIM proposes adjustments to GPFG’s mandate to reflect the removal of Russia from fund’s investment universe – but does not disclose details
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Norway SWF’s NOK27bn Russia assets lose 90% of value, may become worthless
GPFG nurses 6.1% loss so far this year, as NBIM leadership emphasises uncertain outlook in news conference
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NewsNorway’s SWF given fortnight to come up with Russia exit plan
Finance minister warns NOK30bn divestment could take some time, given Russia’s ban on equity sales
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NewsESG roundup: EU Council agrees position on CSRD
Plus: FCA writes to credit rating agencies; New framework classifies climate risks at firm level
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Danish pensions lobby backs new ideas for forthcoming green tax
IPD warns CO2 levy must not be so high it chases business away
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NewsNorway’s government may change the rule limiting its use of SWF money
Official committee recommends studying a cash-flow rule instead, because current return-based rule makes fiscal policy vulnerable to fall in fund’s value
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Lobby hopes government rethinks new levy after pension sector paid record DKK50bn tax
‘In many ways, our pension schemes have taken over the role that the North Sea once played in the national economy,’ says IPD CEO
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NewsDanish crisis fund winds up a year and half earlier than planned
“Fortunately, the Danish economy fared much better than feared,” says CEO Stougaard
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NewsNorwegian PFs ready for IORP II regs despite extra costs, says lobby chief
National regulation, not EU rules, is biggest challenge for Norwegian pension funds, says Christer Drevsjø
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Norway’s SWF should get clear target for active return, say experts
Academics tell government that unlisted real estate should be part of benchmark again, if the asset class is deemed important for diversification purposes
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NewsAuto-enrolment changes could add ‘trillions of pounds’ to pension pot
Report by think tank Onward found that changes to auto-enrolment could add £2.77trn to pension saving
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Danish pensions industry veteran proposes radical overhaul of system
New book from Helen Kobæk creates vision of funded state pension to finance regular sabbaticals for all
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NewsUK roundup: PDP picks potential providers
Plus: PPF’s new levy measure; PLSA’s ‘pensions dashboard’ guide; Buy-in deal for Legal & General; Second state pension age review
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NewsDanish watchdog quizzes pension firms, insurers on product adequacy
Lobby group IPD responds saying FSA’s approach should focus on creating value for customers
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Folksam carves out new company from life division for IORP conversion
Group says Folksam Tjänste will take over occupational pension activities from Folksam Liv
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NewsSwedish pensions agency calls for debate on state pension surplus
Figures show assets have exceeded liabilities since 2015, with balance ratio of 1.08
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Swiss parliament green lights new fund category for qualified investors
The L-QIFs should offer qualified investors an alternative to foreign investment products
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Denmark’s IPD lauds political deal on COVID-linked pension set-off
Lobby group also welcomes 2022 budget agreement on money for new green initiatives
