IORP
Why the Irish border really does matter for UK pension schemes
The Brexit deal on the Irish border is heavily vested in trade and security needs, but it also poses problems for cross-border scheme members, James Phillips writes.
Government's LGPS investment rules thrown out by court
The government has suffered a major defeat in the High Court after its rules on Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) investments were deemed unlawful.
ShareAction: UK government must adopt IORP II ESG measures despite Brexit vote
ShareAction has called on the UK government to ensure protections within IORPs II are adopted despite the results of the EU referendum.
LGPS petition gets over 100,000 signatures to challenge investment reforms
More than 100,000 people have signed a parliamentary petition to demand the government re-consider proposed changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) investment regulations.
The UK must adopt IORP II
Catherine Howarth says we need certainty as to whether the UK will adopt IORP II.
UK welcomes watered down final IORP II amid Brexit uncertainty
The final version of the controversial European pensions legislation has emerged after years of tough negotiations but it may never end up coming to the UK following Brexit.
Brexit: How will pension regulation change?
Britain's vote to leave the European Union has shocked pollsters and investors, but what are the legislative and regulatory changes schemes and trustees can expect? James Phillips reports
DB liabilities could change by £70bn due to Brexit
A shift in longer dated gilt yields of 0.3% triggered by a Brexit could change defined benefit (DB) liabilities by £70bn according to the Society of Pension Professionals (SPP).
Has IORP II done enough for savers?
Catherine Howarth believes the inclusion of ESG considerations in the IORP II Directive is crucial to protect pension savers in a highly uncertain, low-returns environment.
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.
Government to respond to petition challenging LGPS investment reforms
More than 10,000 people have signed a parliamentary petition launched by Unison to examine proposed changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) investment regulations.
Does Brexit matter for pensions?
Rosalind Connor reflects on whether Brexit will have an impact on UK pension legislation.
How would Brexit impact pensions?
As the EU referendum looms closer it is entirely possible the UK could end up leaving Europe. Kristian Brunt-Seymour finds a Brexit could be both good and bad for pensions.
How government could use powers to interfere in LGPS investment
PP finds potential political interference in the LGPS on divestment decisions is causing concern.
What are the implications for UK pensions of IORP II juggernaut nearing completion?
IORP II legislation is finally near completion. PP breaks down what it means for UK trustees
Responsible investment given boost by European Parliament vote from ECON Committee
Ethical investing has been strengthened by the European Parliament's economic and monetary affairs (ECON) committee, which approved the Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision (IORP) II Directive by 47 to three votes.
Who controls the LGPS: members or the government?
PP looks at how planned LGPS reforms could undermine members' rights
Addressing the gender pensions gap
The pension system is still penalising women
Deficits could rise 20-fold on holistic balance sheet
Reported deficits of FTSE 350 defined benefit (DB) schemes could be set for a 20-fold increase if an EU-wide holistic balance sheet (HBS) is introduced, warns Barnett Waddingham.
Employers could struggle to change DC provider under EU proposals
Proposed changes to European pension rules would make it harder for employers to change their defined contribution (DC) provider, according to Towers Watson.
European Parliament to water down controversial pension regulation proposals
The European Parliament looks set to water down controversial pension proposals in a move that has been hailed as a positive step by the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF).
PensionsEurope: Solvency requirements on schemes would hinder economic growth
Plans to stimulate long-term investment in Europe through the integration of capital markets could fail if the needs of pension schemes are not taken into account, warns PensionsEurope.
Would quitting the EU lead to a freer UK pensions market?
An EU referendum would have serious implications for UK schemes
UK can expect pensions act in 2016 to codify IORP
The industry should be ready for another pensions act in 2016 which will clarify European regulations for UK schemes, says Dalriada Trustees director Adrian Kennett.
