Women increasingly surpass men in education, but tend to earn less and be undervalued Women take on a disproportionate share of unpaid domestic and care work The EU must take measures to improve working conditions and pay in female-dominated sectors and ensure childcare services MEPs want an EU action plan to make it easier for […]
Commission advances the Savings and Investments Union with measures to mobilise insurers’ and banks’ capital for Europe’s future
The Commission has adopted two measures to support the essential role institutional investors, such as banks and insurers, play in the financing the EU economy. These measures deliver on the roadmap set out in the Savings and Investments Union (SIU) strategy and contribute to the EU’s broader objectives of supporting private investment, improving capital market integration, and strengthening Europe’s long-term competitiveness, for the benefit of […]
Capital Markets Union: Pan-European Personal Pension Product (PEPP)
The pan-European personal pension product (PEPP) is a voluntary personal pension scheme that will offer consumers a new pan-European option to save for retirement. This new type of product is designed to give savers more choice and provide them with more competitive products, while enjoying strong consumer protection. It could be offered by a broad range […]
European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)
Access to the official webpage and the social networks Overview Role: EIOPA is the European supervisory authority for occupational pensions and insurance Chair: Gabriel Bernardino Executive Director: Fausto Parente Members: Representatives of national insurance and occupational pensions authorities Established in: 2011 Number of staff: 140 Location: Frankfurt am Main (Germany) EIOPA is part of the European System of Financial Supervision. It is […]