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Country ReportNetherlands roundup: Wood-processing scheme cuts Achmea
Also: Defence ministry ditches final salary arrangements
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UK regulator warns on transfers out of DB schemes
Trustees should be wary of the effect of generous transfer offers on scheme funding, regulator says
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UK politicians launch cost transparency inquiry
Work and Pensions Select Committee draws together its previous work and regulatory findings for new probe
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NewsAudit regulator criticises DB accounting standards [updated]
DB liabilities could rise after Financial Reporting Council’s review, consultant warns
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Dutch firms pay higher contributions to UK subsidiaries, survey finds
Average contributions are more than double level of FTSE350 counterparts
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NewsResearchers urge IASB to launch hybrid pension accounting project
Existing pension accounting rules hampering take-up of risk-sharing pension arrangements, consultants argue
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NewsESG engagement proposals ‘neither practical nor purposeful’: PLSA
Proposed requirement for statement on approach to member views would risk ‘greater confusion’
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Accounting body delays work on DB surplus refund rules
International Accounting Standards Board wants its work on the controversial rule aligned with research into DC schemes
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NewsPension Corporation backs innovative £850m buyout
Three-year project included multiple de-risking elements with free advice for 2,400 members
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NewsUK proposes £1m fines as part of expanded powers for regulator
Department for Work and Pensions launches consultation on strengthening regulator’s powers
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Banks help FTSE 100 pension deficit fall to just £5bn
HSBC, Santander, Barclays and Lloyds all reported a DB surplus for the first time, says Barnett Waddingham
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UK charities rushing to shut costly DB schemes
58% of charity sector pension funds are now closed to future accruals, reports Hymans Robertson
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News‘Major turnaround’ for Irish pension scheme funding
Pension Authority data shows more schemes are meeting minimum funding standards
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UK roundup: Retailer faces political pressure over pension funding [updated]
Plus: Mothercare schemes set to exit PPF as restructuring is agreed; FTSE 350 schemes near full funding
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UK media group in talks to offload pension scheme
Johnston Press is exploring restructuring options as it struggles to meet £220m debt payment
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Southampton University to close DB scheme to new members
New non-academic staff to lose DB access, while existing members could see contributions increase
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NewsTPR reiterates deficit concerns as 2018 valuations disappoint
2018 valuations may not spell good news for UK defined benefit schemes
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Irish employers making ‘generous’ contributions to DC plans: survey
Maximum employer contribution rate higher than 10% for half of replacement DB schemes
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FTSE 100 companies report first pension surplus in 10 years
Changes to longevity and discount rate assumptions among main reasons for rise
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ITV to appeal after court rules in favour of UK pensions regulator
Regulator says judgement sends ’clear message to companies with DB schemes’
