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Nadzór korporacyjny w funduszach emerytalnych. Przykład dobrowolnych funduszy emerytalnych
Corporate governance in pension funds: Example of voluntary pension funds

Author(s): Adam Samborski
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Łódzkie Towarzystwo Naukowe
Keywords: pension fund governance; voluntary pension fund; agency relationship; general pension society

Summary/Abstract: In pension sector, many regulations aimed at maximizing the interests of pension plans members and their beneficiaries, were introduced. Despite this, pension institutions are faced with the same governance problems as modern corporations. The basic problems arise from delegation of decision making powers and creation of agency relationships. The primary objective of pension fund governance is to minimize the potential agency problems or conflicts of interest arising between the pension fund stakeholders and its managing body. Problems, that may affect the safety of retirement savings and pension liabilities. This article attempts to identify the problems faced by governance in voluntary pension funds managed by general pension societies in Poland.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 91/2
  • Page Range: 345-360
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish