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Bernardino calls for industry levy to fund EIOPA

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has called for a levy to be raised on the industry to fund the organisation and strengthen its “operational independence”.

24 May 2013 | 16:13 

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EC drops solvency requirements from directive

The European Commission (EC) has dropped plans to include solvency requirements in an overhauled pensions directive to be presented this autumn.

23 May 2013 | 14:56

Labour to propose forcing small scheme mergers

A Labour government would force small, poorly-performing schemes to merge, shadow welfare secretary Liam Byrne will announce today.

24 May 2013 | 11:11

Editor’s Picks

Stock market

Reducing risk in the LGPS

Naomi Rainey looks at Cheshire Pension Fund’s approach to the changing shape of local authorities

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Trustees must keep their eyes on the prize

AMNT’s Robin Bell says trustees must be well-trained and attentive in this economic climate

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The move to fixed income

Schemes are increasingly looking at fixed income assets such as high yield, Charlotte Moore finds

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Better DC diversification ‘could boost members’ pots by 5%’

Naomi Rainey on the benefits of diversification

Pensions Buzz

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Friday Buzz: Ban on consultancy charging no threat to AE

This week respondents support the ban on consultancy charging, endorse elected member-nominated trustees, and are equivocal on the benefits of collective defined contribution.

Case studies and backgrounds

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Removing the wedge

How changes to RPI could improve scheme funding

Deputy prime minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats Nick Clegg

Lib Dem ‘property from pensions’ plan: innovation or disaster?

Assessing plans allowing parents to access their lump-sum early to guarantee children's mortgages

Guides

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The Guide to Scheme Investment

Finding investment solutions for the pensions crisis

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DC and Auto-enrolment: September 2012

How partnerships are helping employers deal with auto-enrolment

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The Guide to Risk Reduction

How to reduce risk in volatile markets

Pensions library

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Good Practice Principles in Modelling Defined Contribution Pension Plans

The Pensions Institute provides 15 good practice principles in modelling defined contribution pension plans. These principles cover the issues such as: model specification and calibration, modelling quantifiable uncertainty, modelling member choices and modelling longevity risk.

 

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Don’t let it get out of hand: Keeping control of auto enrolment

After what has felt for many like an eternity, auto enrolment has finally arrived. As the UK's largest employers complete the process, now is an ideal time to consider some of the lessons learned so that employers with auto enrolment on the agenda for 2013, can avoid some of the pain and pitfalls that may occur along the way.

This whitepaper provides a checklist to ensure you are compliant with the new legislation.

 

 

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