The European Commission requested EIOPA to provide technical advice about the appropriate prudential regulations and consumer protection measures to bring about a Single Market for personal pensions in Europe. In February 2014 EIOPA published its Preliminary Report to the European Commission: “Towards an EU-single market for personal pensions”, capitalising on the invaluable contributions of stakeholders received through an EU-wide consultation and the first EIOPA Public event on personal pensions, both held in 2013. This systematic and inclusive consultation strategy of EIOPA has proved highly instrumental in the assessment of the adequate framework to harmonise the market without prejudicing to personal pension plan holders. The Preliminary report clarifies...

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