Pensions are political dynamite
When we talk about pensions, we are talking about our future and our families. In terms of financial products, only a mortgage or health insurance policy has the potential to conjure up such powerful...
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EU rules for workplace pensions could cost €500billion
The UK Government has told the European Commission that its revisions to the rules on occupational pensions would add €185billion (£150bn) to the liabilities of UK pension schemes and could cost €500bn...
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A long-term investment that transforms companies
A private equity fund is a long-term investment vehicle that uses its capital to provide stable financial resources to its portfolio companies, in order to build them into better businesses. Investors...
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EVCA and other associations begin debate on long-term investment
The European Commission has launched a Green Paper on long-term investing, beginning a debate about the best ways to encourage more long-term investment in Europe. The EVCA, and other associations,...
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Responsible investment is a no-brainer!
Responsible investing is a no-brainer for private equity funds because they are long-term investment vehicles. Many “green” policies and methods reap rewards long before the end of a fund’s lifetime or...
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European Commission puts capital rules for workplace pensions on hold
The European Commission has decided to put on hold plans for strict capital adequacy rules on workplace pensions that would have put many people’s retirement at risk. They would have deterred pension...
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Pensions, private equity and responsible investment
Institutional investors such as pension funds and insurers increasingly expect responsible investment from their private equity partners, said Matti Leppälä, Secretary-General and CEO of...
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Working together for long-term investment
The EVCA is regularly in contact with our counterparts associations in the US. These relationships are more and more important as regulators increasingly look to draft global financial rules. A few...
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