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29 July 2024
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) information note
29 July 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes an information note on the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) Regulation. This is available on the guidance page of the Authority’s website. For further information, contact: Technical UnitThe Pensions AuthorityTel: 01 613 1900info@pensionsauthority.ie
16 July 2024
IAPF’s Cost Transparency Standard
16 July 2024: The Pensions Authority welcomes the launch of the IAPF’s Cost Transparency Standard (CTS). Participation in the CTS will enable trustees to better understand the investment costs they pay and to benchmark these costs against their peers. The CTS builds on the requirement in the Pensions Benefit Statement to provide a breakdown of … Continued
17 June 2024
Investment strategy (liquidity risk) guidance for trustees
18 June 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes its guidance for trustees concerning investment strategies that may give rise to significant liquidity risks. This guidance is available on the guidance page of the Authority’s website.
7 June 2024
Pensions Council Paper on Master Trusts – a practical guide for Employers and Trustees
7 June 2024: In the context of the move towards Master Trusts as the basis for pension provision by increasing numbers of employers in Ireland, the Pensions Council has undertaken a review of the transition exercise and the main points of consideration for stakeholders in navigating that transition. This work has led to the compilation … Continued
6 March 2024
Selection of EIOPA’s next Stakeholder Groups
Wednesday 6 March 2024: EIOPA is launching a call for expression of interest for suitable personnel to renew its two stakeholder groups: EIOPA’s Stakeholder Groups facilitate EIOPA’s consultation with stakeholders in Europe on issues such as technical standards, guidelines, and recommendations that apply to the insurance and pension sectors. This is a unique opportunity for … Continued
2 January 2024
Change to the calculation of fees for occupational pension schemes
2 January 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes a change to the calculation of fees for occupational pension schemes with 20 or more participating employers. The Minister for Social Protection, with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, has approved a revised definition of ‘active member’ for the … Continued
18 December 2023
Pensions Authority publishes its engagement and audit findings report for 2023
18 December 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes its engagement and audit findings report for 2023. The purpose of the report is to share observations on the key findings identified during the Authority’s engagement and audit activity in 2023. Engagements included face-to-face meetings with defined contribution (DC) master trusts (MTs) and large defined benefit (DB) schemes. … Continued
6 December 2023
Information on supervisory review process
6 December 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes information on the supervisory review process (SRP) provided for under the Pensions Act, following the transposition of the IORP II Directive. Supervisory review process Section 26J of the Pensions Act requires the Authority to conduct SRPs in relation to the strategies, processes and reporting procedures established by … Continued
30 November 2023
Information on the 2023 annual compliance statement
30 November 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes information on the annual compliance statement (ACS) for 2023 that is provided for under the Pensions Act. Annual compliance statement requirement Section 26T of the Pensions Act requires trustees to prepare an ACS not later than 31 January each year for the preceding year for the purposes of … Continued