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Highlights of the Pension Coverage Survey 2002
Monday 29 August 2005
Occupational Pension Scheme Compliance Strategy
At its meeting on 6th December 2002 the Pensions Board agreed a revised Occupational Pension Scheme Compliance Strategy.
Securing Retirement Income – National Pensions Policy Initiative (NPPI) Report, 1998
Thursday 5 May 2005: On 30 October 1996 the National Pensions Policy Initiative was launched. This was jointly sponsored by yourDepartment and The Pensions Board. The objective of the Initiative was to facilitate national debate on how toachieve a fully developed national pension system and to formulate a strategy and make recommendations foractions needed to achieve this system.
Progress Report by the Pensions Board to Seamus Brennan T.D. Minister for Social and Family Affairs
Tuesday 12 July 2005: Report issued to Minister on progress of National Pensions Review - 29 June, 2005.
Protocol on Secretariat Website
Wednesday 6 April 2005: This page provides a link to the Budapest Protocol which is published on the CEIOPS webisite (Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors).
Funding Standard
The Board has published revised guidelines to applications for extended funding periods under section 49(3) of the Pensions Act. The Board has also taken steps to streamline the processing of these applications by publishing an application form to be completed by trustees and their advisers when making applications under Section 49(3) of the Act.
Cross-border schemes: Revised protocol for co-operation between pension supervisors
Tuesday 17 November 2009: Following its adoption at the plenary meeting of CEIOPS (Committee of European Insurance and Pension Supervisors) on 22 February 2006, the protocol for co-operation between pension supervisors has been published. The protocol sets out the agreed guidelines for co-operation between supervisors in regulating cross-border pension activity under EU Directive 2003/41/EC on the activities and supervision of institutions for occupational retirement provision.
Advertisement for Chief Executive Officer
An experienced candidate is now sought for the position of Chief Executive. Reporting to the Board, you will assume responsibility for the ongoing management and administration of The Pensions Board and will implement it's strategies, policies and decisions.
Position of UK/Ireland schemes under the EU IORPS Directive Notice
Friday 18 November 2005: This note should be read in conjunction with the previous note which appeared on our website on 31 August 2005 and which can be viewed below.