April 2022

México. Afores continúan invirtiendo en proyectos eléctricos, pese a incertidumbre por la reforma: Consar

Las Administradoras de Fondos para el Retiro (Afores) no han dejado de invertir en proyectos del sector eléctrico, se mantienen muchos de los proyectos y hay interés, aseguró Iván Pliego, presidente de la Comisión Nacional para el Sistema de Ahorro para el Retiro (Consar). Lo anterior, a pesar de la incertidumbre por la resolución de la iniciativa de reforma eléctrica, que ha sido turnada a la Cámara de Diputados para su análisis y discusión. Leer también México. En el primer bimestre...

March 2022

Fiscal Challenges and Inclusive Growth in Ageing Societies. OECD Economic Policy Paper

By OECD This paper was prepared in support of Japan’s G20 Presidency. It takes stock of ongoing and projected population ageing across G20 economies and its far-reaching implications for economic growth, productivity, inequality within and between generations and the sustainability of public finances. Rising old-age dependency ratios will put the financing of adequate pensions, health and long-term care under high pressure. The paper provides recommendations on policy responses to address ageing-related challenges and highlights good practices. A comprehensive approach is needed,...

Class of 2022

By abrdn Our second iteration of the Class of report series paints a picture of what the Class of 2022 have in store for their retirement – from how they plan to spend their time to how prepared they are forwhat is to come. We’ve also spoken to those who retired in 2021 to see how they’ve got on in their first year of retirement and if there’s anything they’d do differently. The Class of series surveys 2,000 UK adults who are...

Looking into Longevity: Q&A with Professor David Blake

Looking into Longevity: Q&A with Professor David Blake

By David P. Blake & Howard Kearns Defined benefit pension schemes are increasingly focusing on the impact of longevity risk on their liabilities. Howard Kearns, longevity director at Insight, speaks to Professor David Blake, professor in the Faculty of Finance at Bayes Business School and Director of the Pensions Institute, on the impact of the pandemic on longevity, the consequences for pension schemes, and the future of the longevity hedging market. Sourse: SSRN 536 views

How Do Private Equity Fees Vary Across Public Pensions?

How Do Private Equity Fees Vary Across Public Pensions?

By Juliane Begenau & Emil Siriwardane We study how investment fees vary within private-capital funds. Net-of-fee return clustering suggests that most funds have two tiers of fees, and we decompose differences across tiers into both management and performance-based fees. Managers of venture capital funds and those in high demand are less likely to use multiple fee schedules. Some investors consistently pay lower fees relative to others within their funds. Investor size, experience, and past performance explain some but not all...

U.S. funds remain vigilant over exposure to Russian securities

U.S. funds remain vigilant over exposure to Russian securities

U.S. pension funds large and small are monitoring their portfolios for exposure to Russian securities and are asking their money managers to divest those investments as Russia continues to wage war in Ukraine. Members of the investment staff of the $41 billion defined benefit plan of Indiana Public Retirement System, Indianapolis, have been "actively monitoring and managing its Russian-related investments leading into and throughout the invasion into Ukraine," a statement from the fund said. Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb issued an...

México. Cambios en reglas de inversión de fondos mutuos buscan flexibilizar el Sistema del Ahorro para el Retiro: Consar

La Comisión Nacional del Sistema del Ahorro para el Retiro (Consar), a través de su presidente Iván Pliego Moreno, detalló que el cambio en las reglas en el porcentaje de inversiones que los fondos mutuos con estrategias activas son parte de la flexibilización del Sistema del Ahorro para el Retiro (SAR). "Es parte de la flexibilización y vamos a continuar, queremos que las Administradoras de Fondos para el Retiro (Afores) aprovechen al máximo el régimen de inversión", dijo a medios...

UK. Flexi-retirement increasingly common due to gig economy

Flexi-retirement is becoming increasingly common, as more and more retirees are opting to work part-time in the gig economy. According to a new report from Abrdn, two thirds of people retiring in 2022 do not plan on giving up work completely. This compares to just over half of those who retired in 2021 and a third of 2020 retirees. The report, which surveyed 2,000 UK adults, reveals how the “class of 2022” plan to spend their and money in retirement. A quarter said...

Perú. La OCDE advierte sobre retiro de fondos AFP

Los retiros anticipados de los recursos de las Administradoras Privadas de Fondos de pensiones (AFP)no ayudan al proceso de adhesión a la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE), sostuvo el jefe de la unidad de pensiones de ese organismo, Pablo Antolín. Leer también Perú. MEF sugiere que retiros de fondos AFP sean acotados y mejor focalizados La OCDE está compuesta de directorados y cada uno tiene comités, en los cuales hay recomendaciones aprobadas y son estas sugerencias que...

Ireland. State to pay €1 for every €3 a worker puts into new auto-enrolment pension scheme

Ireland. State to pay €1 for every €3 a worker puts into new auto-enrolment pension scheme

About 750,000 workers who do not currently have a pension will be enrolled in a new workplace pension scheme from January 2024, it has been announced. The Cabinet has agreed its long-awaited auto-enrolment pension scheme, which will cost the taxpayer €3 billion in its first year. Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has said this pension scheme will operate in addition to the State pension and will kick in at retirement age which is currently 66. The State will pay €1 for...