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Cross-border IORP schemes in operation fall by over 50% due to Brexit - EIOPA

By Natalie Tuck

03/12/21

The number of cross-border institutions for occupational retirement provision (IORP) schemes in operation in the European Economic Area (EEA) has fallen by more than 50 per cent since 2017.

According to a report by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today, 3 December, there were 73 active undertakings in 2017, compared to 33 today

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