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Have you minimised your PPF levy?
The main deadline for the 2015/16 PPF levy has now passed, although the PPF’s information collection process does not end until 30/06/15. There are further actions …
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Solvency II briefing for NEDs (and everyone else)
On 19 March the PRA held a briefing session on the role of NEDs in an internal model firm. As well as providing useful considerations for NEDs, the session included…
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Pensions tax relief – an endangered species
Whoever wins the election on 7 May, higher-rate taxpayers are likely to lose out from a pension perspective. Whether it’s a red dawn or some other hue, one thing is…
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Big schemes dispense with longevity risk in deficit challenge
Many pension innovations stem from big schemes and work their way through to smaller schemes as the strategies become more refined and accessible. Our latest resear…
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Anyone got a paddle?
EIOPA’s Discussion Paper on Infrastructure Investments by Insurers is a cry for help to get it out of a political hole. This blog explores their perilous position.
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Saturday releases??
The PRA released its latest Solvency II: Matching Adjustment letter on Saturday 28 March 2015. As might be suspected by the release date, the contents do not make …
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FCA Business Plan 2015/16
Last week, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its business plan for the year 2015/16. In this blog, we summarise the FCA risk outlook, how the insuranc…
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VAT on pension costs – part 2
HMRC has been busy behind the scenes holding an 'informal consultation' on the issue of employers reclaiming VAT on pension scheme costs, and has now given the indu…
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Solvency II updates – exemptions and approvals
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) recently published a whopping 15 Solvency II related supervisory statements. Among these were statements on applying for exemp…
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Volatility adjustment consultation
The Prudential Regulation Authority has released a much-awaited consultation, following a Government decision that insurers will need to apply to use the volatility…