Solvency II

EUROPE - The pensions industry is set to revolt over EU attempts to reignite the issue of solvency standards in pension schemes.

Mark Dowsey and Dave Roberts of Towers Watson consider the forthcoming EC Green Paper on pensions

EUROPE - A European Commission Green Paper - due for release next week - is set to reopen the issue of solvency standards in pension schemes.

A European Commission Green Paper - due for release next week - is set to reopen the issue of solvency standards in pension schemes.

UK - Uncertainty surrounding a hung parliament will have a negative effect on scheme investments but could help reduce liabilities, independent consultant Ros Altmann said.

Uncertainty surrounding a hung parliament will have a negative effect on scheme investments but could help reduce liabilities, Ros Altmann says.

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