EIOPA unveils occupational pensions studies

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has published three new reports related to its work on occupational pensions.

According to the authority the Report on Market Developments 2011 provides a general overview on developments of Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision (IORPs).

The fifth report in a series on market developments, it illustrates the growth in the number of cross-border IORPs as formally notified to Member States in a 12 month period from June 2010 until June 2011.

Meanwhile, the Report on Risks Related to Defined Contribution Pension Plan Members and a Report on Risk Mitigation Mechanisms for Defined Contribution Related Risks, deal with risks faced by members of defined contribution schemes.

The first identifies these risks and the second provides an analysis of the various risk mitigating mechanisms in use for a selection of risks.

Access the reports here.

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