Governments and regulators

AEGON actively engages with governments and industry regulators around the world. The company holds regular discussions on new legislation for the life insurance and pension sectors in the Americas, Europe and Asia. These discussions have taken on increasing importance in light of the global financial crisis and aging populations in many parts of the world. In the United States, AEGON is actively engaged in the current debate over financial sector regulatory reform.

Over the past year, AEGON has provided considerable information and support to governments and regulators in many of the regions in which the company operates, including Asia, Latin America and Central & Eastern Europe, as well as in AEGON's three main markets.

Meanwhile, AEGON's Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs department continues to work alongside policymakers in Washington, Brussels and London, and has taken an active part in recent discussions on European pension legislation. The department's overall objective is to ensure lawmakers have the opportunity to make use of AEGON's knowledge and expertise when framing new legislation.