EIOPA Pension Dashboard Flags Worsening Market Risk for Europe’s IORPs
EIOPA IORP risk dashboard flags a worsening market-risk outlook for European pension funds, plus rising cyber risk, in its July 2026 report.
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Munich Re: $44bn Insured Nat Cat Losses in H1 2026, Below Average
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EIOPA Lifts Cyber to High as July 2026 Dashboard Holds Rest at Medium
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UK P&I Club and TT Club Win 89% Backing for Thomas Miller Takeover
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Anthony Jones (UK) Limited Agrees to Stop All FCA-Regulated Activity
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EIOPA Risk Margin Overhaul Introduces Lambda Factor Before January 2027
EIOPA risk margin lambda factor cuts margins on long-dated liabilities from 30 January 2027, diverging sharply from the UK's blunter approach.