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‘Give members more say on investment strategy’, argues Dutch politician
D66’s Steven Weyenberg plans to table a law change to allow accountability boards to have greater influence
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Carillion: Politicians press accounting watchdog over 'going concern' rules
Politicians flag LAPFF’s long-running dispute with Financial Reporting Council as part of Carillion inquiry
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Pension funds ‘should consult members on ESG preferences’: HLEG
Consideration should be given to member preferences regardless of financial materiality, says advisory expert group on sustainable finance
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Pension fund bodies warn against EU approach to ESG
aba, PensionsEurope, Dutch Pensions Federation respond to EC consultation on ESG and investor duties
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UK roundup: Regulator, PPF monitoring Carillion scheme
Plus: BHS owner charged over failure to supply information; UK state pension funding ‘to run out by 2035’
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Lawmakers call for rule change to aid plumbing industry scheme
Pensions minister hints at DB reform delay as MPs discuss pension threat to plumbers
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Young Germans ‘mistrust first pillar system’, survey finds
Even more than the general German population, young employees are putting their hopes on occupational pensions
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UK government unveils two-pronged plan to expand auto-enrolment
18-year olds to be included, every penny earned to be pensionable
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Former MEP adds voice to criticism of accounting watchdog
FRC comes under fire as fresh evidence details lobbying bid over public accountability
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NewsDanish pension funds back government plan for equity transparency
Pension funds will reveal equity portfolio allocations by geography, size and sector under new proposals
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EU Parliament approves plan to dilute asset valuation rules
Transition period planned for new IFRS 9 rules
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Australia launches government inquiry into superannuation funds
The much-admired pension system has been roped in to a banking inquiry
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Italy considers unwinding ‘Fornero’ law’s state pension age rise
Pension age changes would mean ‘irresponsible’ rise in national expenditure, warns economist
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NewsFrom LEIs to manager check-ups: MiFID II action points for trustees
Pension scheme trustees need to be ready for MiFID II despite indirect impact, says law firm
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UK to encourage more pension investment in start-ups
The Pensions Regulator will issue guidance on how to include long-term assets in portfolios
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Austrian pension group gets academic backing for tax proposal
Study details economic benefits of people making additional contributions to pension funds
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MiFID II: Asset managers to rely less on third-party research [updated]
CFA survey quantifies how much managers expect to pay for third-party research for equities, fixed income
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NewsAP1, AP2 call for more scope on direct investments
Swedish pensions buffer funds cite SEK300m potential annual savings through investor ‘clubs’
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NewsNordic roundup: Danish parliament approves LD as holiday fund manager
Also: Sampension warns on future returns; Swedish insurers voice opposition to EIOPA data plans
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Freedom of choice is ‘no guarantee of a better pension’
Pension costs could rise as a result of additional marketing if customers are given options at retirement, researchers argue
