EU regulator drops solvency regime but alternative will still be costly

Despite ditching controversial solvency-based funding rules, EIOPA's proposed reporting regime will add costs and complexity.

Stephanie Baxter
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The UK has welcomed EIOPA's decision to not impose solvency-based funding requirements on DB schemes. But the alternative option will still be costly and complex, finds Stephanie Baxter

At a glance  EIOPA proposes common EU-wide regime for risk assessment and transparency  Critics say it will add unnecessary costs and complexity  Solvency regime could be introduce...

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