Latest on Regulation & Reform – Page 13
-
NewsISSB vice chair lays out the ‘three Cs’ of sustainability reporting
Collaboration has been vital for ISSB’s strategy to ensure sustainability standards are aligned with other globally acknowledged reporting frameworks, says Sue Lloyd
-
NewsPeople’s Partnership makes investment move into UK market
The provider is in the process of developing in-house capabilities that are needed to invest in private assets
-
NewsSwiss second pillar industry assesses progress following failed reform vote
The proposal to reform the second pillar pension system was rejected by the public for the third time in the last 15 years, with 67.12% voting against it
-
NewsTPR amends Statement of Strategy following consultation feedback
Trustees will need to consider at an early stage the full list of data that they will need to submit, says LCP
-
NewsOnly 11% of asset owners see ESG regulation as hindrance to sustainability
Investors happiest with jurisdictions that take a double materiality approach, according to FTSE survey
-
NewsSwedish pensions industry calls for more from 2025 budget
Clear rules of the game are crucial for sustainable investments, says Insurance Sweden
-
NewsSecond pillar reform falls short of expectations, says aba
Aba calls for improvements in the bill relating to severance payments and for a reduction in bureaucracy
-
NewsGerman actuaries back reform to set stable discount rates on pension liabilities
German Institute of Pension Actuaries believes a discount rate should reflect long-term inflation expectations and real interest rates
-
Opinion PiecesViewpoint: From fragmentation to integration
Over the past few decades, Europe’s financial system has grown in size and complexity but remains largely bank-centric compared with more market-oriented systems
-
AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: Swiss pension funds contemplate low interest rate scenarios
Plus: Swiss vote on second pillar reform; Germany’s own reform; ESMA’s guidance
-
NewsForeign investment by sovereign wealth funds ‘critical’ to driving UK economic growth
City of London Corporation estimates that up to £7.7bn could be unlocked in additional capital from sovereign investors
-
NewsSchroders Capital UK venture capital LTAF gets green light to launch
The fund will be seeded with cornerstone investment of £300m from Phoenix and the British Business Bank
-
NewsVon der Leyen moves forward with competitiveness agenda as commissioner candidates revealed
Announcement follows last week’s Mario Draghi’s report which came with 172 policy proposals and recommendations
-
NewsDutch pension funds to report CO2 reduction progress
Regulator DNB says it needs more data from funds to monitor their sustainability risks
-
NewsIFS calls for targeted approach to automatic enrolment as part of pensions review
The Institute’s suggestions could boost UK retirement incomes by between 12% and 16%
-
NewsSwiss National Council approves motion for pension funds to disclose costs
Increasing cost transparency and better access to information strengthen competition, says National Council member Samira Marti
-
NewsGerman actuaries slam BVI’s plan for fund-based pension
In 2026 Germany plans to launch a retirement savings account supported by public subsidies but without guarantees to reform third pillar pension system
-
AnalysisIPE Nordic Briefing: Bold ideas on Danish pensions policy
Plus: ATP interim results; Alecta’s returns and FSA probe on Heimstaden Bostad case
-
NewsDrop 1% cost cap for PEPP, advises EIOPA
The European pension regulator believes scrapping the cap will encourage interest in launching a Pan-European Pension Product among potential providers
-
NewsPPF launches consultation as it plans to keep levy at £100m
UK’s lifeboat scheme continues to engage with government on possibility of lowering levy further
