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Romanian pensions: fighting the cause
Global Pensions |
03 Sep 2010 | 
Romania’s private pension system has only been operational since 2007, but they have been an eventful three years, as Chris Panteli discovers
Romania - money’s too tight to mention
Romania’s fledgling private pensions system was launched just as the scale of the global financial crisis became clear. Chris Panteli finds out how it has delivered under some of the tightest investment regulations in Europe
Regulation for regulation’s sake?
In collaboration with Global Pensions, Data Explorers brings you the latest global trends and analysis on securities transactions. John Arnesen reports
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Green Paper considers EU-wide pensions safety net
EUROPE - The European Commission is considering an EU-wide safety net for pension schemes similar to the UK's Pension Protection Fund (PPF).
EU Solvency II proposals could cost Britain £500bn
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European Green Paper reopens Solvency II issue for schemes
EUROPE - The European Commission has launched a Green Paper reopening the issue of solvency standards in pension schemes.
European Commission gives NEST seal of approval
UK - The European Commission has approved a government loan to cover the set-up costs for the National Employment Savings Trust.
EU vote on AIFM directive postponed
The European Parliament has postponed the adoption of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers directive after failing to reach an agreement between members at a meeting yesterday.
Managers unconvinced by EU bail-out bond
EUROPE - The EU is facing criticism from asset managers over its plans to raise its part of the €750bn (US$922bn) rescue package for embattled eurozone nations.
Green Paper reveals European Solvency II plans for schemes
EUROPE - A European Commission Green Paper – due for release next week – is set to reopen the issue of solvency standards in pension schemes.
Time for smarter risk
Pension fund managers could have been forgiven for feeling like the worst had passed when the industry emerged from 2009, though it appears the glow of recovery was merely a reprieve.
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