November 2022
08Nov

German pensions to rise in 2023 with contribution hikes on the horizon

As usual, pensions in Germany are set to go up next summer, according to a new report seen by Bild am Sonntag. As Germany struggles to retain the sustainability of its pension system, contribution rates are set to remain stable for next four years, but hikes are on the horizon. Pensions in Germany are adjusted every year in line with wage development. Although the increase in 2023 isn’t enough to offset the rising cost of living in Germany - and...

November 8, 2022
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07Nov

La Seguridad Social Universal: El reto de la inclusión

De Norma Gabriela López Castañeda & Eduardo Alcaraz Prous De editorial Thompson Reuters, esta primera Edición del libro revisa la Seguridad Social en México desde el surgimiento del IMSS hasta la reforma de subcontratación del personal de 2021, desde un enfoque de inclusión de los trabajadores informales. Más información aquí

November 7, 2022
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07Nov

UK bond turmoil leaves smaller pension schemes with longer-term costs

The recent crisis in Britain's government bond market means smaller UK pension schemes may fork out more money for a bespoke liability-driven investment (LDI) strategy in future to ensure better protection, industry sources say. LDI products, sold by asset managers such as BlackRock, Legal & General and Schroders to pension funds, use derivatives to help them "match" assets and liabilities so there is no risk of shortfall in money to pay pensioners. Pension funds, who must post cash as collateral against...

November 7, 2022
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07Nov

These are the World’s Top 10 Retirement Destinations for 2023

World-renowned author and overseas retirement expert Kathleen Peddicord selects top retirement destinations plus a bonus list of the top 5 ‘Jet Set Destinations’ the leading resource for people who want to live, retire, and invest overseas, announced today its annual index of the 10 best places in the world to retire in 2023. This year, a bonus list of five jet set, luxury destinations will also be featured. The full index will be available to purchase in January 2023 at...

November 7, 2022
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07Nov

UK. Renewed focus needed to address barriers to pension engagement

Brian Byrnes, head of personal finance at Moneybox, explores how financial advisers will be key in tackling the issue of pensions engagement. Ten years on from the launch of auto enrolment in the UK, it’s important we reflect on its success, with more people than ever before contributing to their retirement, who otherwise wouldn’t have done so. But as we look ahead, the question we’re now faced with is how can the industry improve upon the initial successes of auto...

November 7, 2022
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07Nov

México. Ahorros para el retiro no se tocarán: Secretaría de Hacienda

La Secretaría de Hacienda aclaró que, con la reforma para capitalizar el Fondo de Estabilización de los Ingresos Presupuestarios (FEIP), en ningún momento se sustraerán activos de los fondos de ahorro para el retiro, reservas del IMSS, ISSSTE, Infonavit, bonos de pensiones o acciones de las Siefores. Tras la polémica que causó la reforma, luego de su aprobación en la Cámara de Diputados, Hacienda explicó en un comunicado que el objetivo de ésta es fortalecer al FEIP, al permitir que,...

November 7, 2022
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07Nov

Chile. Reforma previsional en Chile costaría US$ 4.500 millones

La reforma previsional planteada por el presidente de Chile, Gabriel Boric, le implicaría un costo al Estado de US$4.500 millones, según detalló el ministro de Hacienda chileno, Mario Marcel. Este monto representa entre el 1,2% y 1,5% del PBI del país vecino. La iniciativa del Gobierno, que deberá ser remitida al Congreso, busca ponerle fin al actual sistema privado y apostar por uno mixto, con un agente público y actores privados, en el que las personas tendrán la libertad para...

November 7, 2022
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07Nov

The future of defined contribution asset allocation

Strategy discussions around defined contribution workplace saving tend to focus on plan design and engagement but questions of asset allocation are also critical, according to a discussion summary of the most recent Jasper Forum. The Forum was led by Australian Retirement Trust head of asset liability management Brnic van Wyk, Putnam Investments' Mike Dullaghan, DCALTA's Jonathan Epstein, Aon's Rick Jones, Morningstar's Aron Szapiro, and Utrecht University PhD candidate Jorik van Zanden. In the discussion wrap-up, JM3 Projects principal John Mitchem said...

November 7, 2022
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04Nov

Chile. “Es un retroceso”: Asociación de AFP critica propuesta de reforma previsional del Gobierno

Apuntando a que es un proyecto que "siembra la duda", la presidenta de la Asociación de AFP criticó la propuesta de reforma de pensiones que anunció el Gobierno en la cadena nacional de este miércoles. “La reforma previsional propuesta por el gobierno es un retroceso respecto a lo que espera la ciudadanía”, con esas palabras la presidenta de la Asociación de AFP criticó la propuesta del Gobierno. Mediante una declaración, emitida luego de la cadena nacional, donde el Presidente Gabriel Boric...

November 4, 2022
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04Nov

China. Authorities release guideline for private pension plans

Five central departments released a guideline for the implementation of private pension plans on Friday, in an effort to improve the nation's pension system. The guideline, jointly released by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration, said individuals joining the private pension plan should first open an account at State-run social security platforms or those operated by commercial banks and then open a capital account at an authorized commercial bank...

November 4, 2022
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