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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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UK moves to permanently exempt UK and EEA pension schemes from the derivatives clearing obligation

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A draft of the Pension Fund Clearing Obligation Exemption (Amendment) Regulations 2025 has been published alongside an explanatory memorandum. The draft Regulations will amend the UK European Market Infrastructure Regulation...more

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Gender Discrimination in Company Pension Schemes in Germany: Need for Action and Cost Risks

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The EU Pay Transparency Directive imposes a need for companies in the European Union to take action. Employee comparison groups must be established to identify potential gender pay gaps. Employees are granted extensive and...more

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Pensions: what's new this week - January 20, 2025

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Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. Government confirms continuation of clearing exemption - ...more

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Pensions: what’s new this week - September 23, 2024

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Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. ...more

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Pensions: what's new this week - 11 March 2024

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Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. This week we cover the following topics: Spring Budget...more

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Pensions: what's new this week - 26 February 2024

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Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. This week we cover the following topics: Finance Bill...more

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Pensions: DC trustee agenda update - February 2024

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Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DC pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings, and to support the legal update item on your next...more

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Pensions: Joint DB & DC trustee agenda update - February 2024

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Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DB and hybrid pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings, and to support the legal update item on...more

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Pensions: what's new this week - 22 January 2024

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Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. This week we cover the following topics: Updates to the...more

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The 2024 employment and welfare changes introduced by “decreto anticipi” and the budget law

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As usual, the transition from one year to the next brings several important changes for businesses and employees. 2024 is no different: here is a quick overview of the main changes, affecting both employment and social...more

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Pensions: what's new this week - 11 December 2023

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Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. This week we cover the following topics: PASA guidance on...more

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Pensions: what's new this week - 20 November 2023

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Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. This week we cover the following topics: Call for evidence...more

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Recent developments in ESG and pensions

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The main provisions of the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation have been in force since 2021, but compliance remains a challenge for many market participants. Here is an update on the state of play....more

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Pensions: what's new this week - July 2023 # 5

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Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. This week we cover topics including: TPR blog post:...more

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Pensions: what's new this week - July 2023 #4

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Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. This week we cover topics including: Draft legislation on...more

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Tread carefully: Global pay and employee benefits traps for the unwary

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This briefing highlights a number of international pay and employee benefits legal issues that carry potentially severe penalties. Each of these issues is well worth a review now to avoid future consequences. International...more

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Spanish Supreme Court opens the door to refunds of withholding taxes borne by non-EU pension funds

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The Spanish Supreme Court has recently issued a judgment concluding that a Canadian pension qualifies for the same tax treatment as Spanish pension funds and is therefore entitled to obtain the refund of the withholding tax...more

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Financial Daily Dose 12.20.2019 | Goldman nearing $2B deal with DOJ to resolve 1MDB scandal claims

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Goldman Sachs is reportedly in negotiations with federal prosecutors to resolve claims about its role in the Malaysian 1MDB scandal for upwards of $2 billion. A settlement—which “could include a guilty plea from Goldman’s...more

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Financial Daily Dose 10.8.2019 | Top Story: US blacklists 28 Chinese Tech Firms Even While Trade Talks Resume

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The US has blacklisted 28 Chinese companies—mostly in the tech sector—over China’s “campaign targeting Uighurs and other predominantly Muslim minorities in the autonomous region of Xingjiang,” a move that’s drawn both...more

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Newly Launched MAPS Consults on National Strategy for Money and Pensions

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On April 8, the Money and Pensions Service (MAPS) published a press release announcing its official launch, and a listening document on a national strategy for money and pensions and MAPS’ three-year corporate plan (together...more

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Pensions: What's new this week

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Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, bringing you up to speed on the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of occupational pensions. ...more

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Littler Global Guide - European Union - Q2 2018

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German Church's Religious Occupational Requirement Subject to Judicial Scrutiny - Precedential Decision by Judiciary or Regulatory Agency - On April 17, 2018, the European Court of Justice (CJEU) held that German laws...more

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Littler Global Guide - Germany - Q4 2017

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Strengthening of Company Pension - Only around 60% of employees in Germany have a company pension plan, which they use to provide for retirement in addition to the statutory pension. This is set to change from January 1,...more

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GDPR for pension schemes - a practical guide

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Data protection law is undergoing radical change that is impacting employers and trustees of pension schemes and all service providers to them. With effect from 25 May 2018 the European General Data Protection Regulation...more

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EU Workplace Pensions Now Required to Incorporate ESG Issues

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A new pensions directive was passed by the European Parliament on 24 November securing 512 votes (only 77 votes against and 40 abstentions), requiring EU workplace pension funds to consider environmental, social and...more

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