Latest Special Reports – Page 49
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Germany: Germany goes DC
The German parliament has passed one of the most comprehensive pension reform bills in the country’s history – rendering a complex system even more intricate
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Ireland: Long path to DB protection
Politicians seek protection for defined benefit pension schemes that have been wound up
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Italy: Focus on flexibility
Lawmakers in Italy are increasing flexibility of access to pensions to soften the impact of the rising retirement age and boost savings
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The Netherlands: Still brooding on a new system
All stakeholders continue to work on creating a sustainable Dutch pension system
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Norway: Tax incentives for pension saving
Government plans taxation measures to encourage the population to save for retirement
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Portugal: Gradual improvements
Pensions gain from the country’s steady economic recovery
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Spain: Sustainability quest continues
Several strategies are being considered to ensure the country’s statutory pension scheme remains affordable
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Sweden: More freedom to invest
Rules limiting investment by national pensions buffer funds have been relaxed
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Switzerland: Reform hurdles to overcome
AV 2020 reform package faces public referendum as well as approval by the cantons
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UK: Expanding the rulebook
Pension schemes face a multitude of new regulations and guidelines
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Pension fund governance - Netherlands: New models
Some Dutch pension funds have replaced the traditional board model with a new variant and are reporting positive results
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Securities Services: The search for the next big product
The potential of data has been seriously underestimated by securities services providers and the race is on to find more innovative ways of using it
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Special ReportUK LGPS: In flux
Governance in the new-look local government pension scheme of England and Wales
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Securities lending: Why bond lending is surging
Bonds have become more lucrative and important in securities lending
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UK Trustees: The skills required for effective governance
A survey has found that clear communication and good administration top the governance wishlist for trustees
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Blockchain: Fintech’s double-edged sword
Blockchain may be useful but the transparency it provides may cause problems
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Special ReportInterview: China – the new frontier for Hooley
State Street’s CEO Jay Hooley has found inspiration in China’s digital strategies, but doing business there has proved tough. Interview by Joseph Mariathasan
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Europe's political outlook: Shifting to a new politics
The distinctions that have characterised politics for over two centuries could be coming to an end
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Future of LDI: The clearing dilemma
The exemption for pension funds from central clearing of derivatives under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) has been extended. But LDI continues to face tough questions
