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20SepSeptember 20, 2021

The Golden Paper to Fix Pension Systems in MENA Region

By Ebrahim K Ebrahim All Arab countries, except for three, have deficits in their pension funds exceeding 50%. As for the three countries, two of them started their social insurance relatively late and the third one had to significantly recapitalize its fund early last decade. Likewise, these three countries are not immune from deficits of similar proportions during the next two decades if they end up doing the same thing. Up until now, there is one thing all Arab countries...

September 20, 2021

Articles, Pension design2021, Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution, MENA, savings

20SepSeptember 20, 2021

México. Primera generación Afore integrará a 14,807 trabajadores

Al cierre del primer semestre de 2021, un total de 14 mil 807 mexicanos comenzaron el trámite para jubilarse mediante el esquema de cuentas individuales que entró en vigor en 1997. Se trata de los primeros pensionados de la llamada generación Afore, informó el gobierno en los Criterios Generales de Política Económica. Según el documento, dichos trabajadores accederán a una pensión mínima garantizada de 4 mil 673 pesos mensuales, la cual gracias a la reforma al sistema de pensiones que...

September 20, 2021

Noticias2021, Ahorro, América Latina, Mexico

20SepSeptember 20, 2021

Perú. SBS: educación financiera registró avance en el país

La superintendenta adjunta de Conducta de Mercado e Inclusión Financiera de la Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP (SBS), Mariela Zaldívar, señaló que la educación financiera mejoró en el país. Leer también La sobrevivencia en la vejez en Chile: lo que muestra la pandemia sobre la protección social Los componentes de la educación financiera que impulsaron el avance fueron el conocimiento y el comportamiento financiero de los peruanos, explicó. Leer también La pensión como una medida de protección social para reducir la...

September 20, 2021

Noticias2021, América Latina, Educación Financiera, Perú

20SepSeptember 20, 2021

Japan’s older population hits record high

The estimated number of people aged 65 or older in Japan stood at a record high of 36.4 million as of Wednesday, an increase of 220,000 from a year before, the internal affairs ministry said Sunday. Read also Saving govt pensions by encouraging citizens’ savings The share of those aged adults in the nation’s total population rose to a record 29.1%, the highest among 201 countries and regions across the world. Read also Changing energy landscape fuels infrastructure investing Older men totaled 15.83...

September 20, 2021

News, Slider2021, Aging, Japan

20SepSeptember 20, 2021

UK. Dipping into pension could cost savers their benefits

People using pension freedoms to dip into their retirement pot at 55 could end up losing their benefits, Sir Steve Webb, partner at LCP and former pensions minister, has warned. According to Webb, as furlough schemes finish and the additional £20 on universal credit payments comes to an end, people who are over 55 and still working might become concerned about their jobs or might find themselves made redundant. This could put a strain on people's finances, and lead to them...

September 20, 2021

News, Slider2021, COVID-19, UK, Withdrawals

20SepSeptember 20, 2021

Changing energy landscape fuels infrastructure investing

Asset owners are pushing hard into renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure while still committing capital to other projects supporting the fossil-fuel energy segment, albeit at lower levels. Sustainability is a big theme right now as investors become more attuned to the risks and investment opportunities inherent in a changing energy environment. At the same time, they are attracted to infrastructure as a whole to shield their portfolios from inflation threats and potential increases in interest rates. As a result, infrastructure fundraising...

September 20, 2021

News, SliderInvestment

20SepSeptember 20, 2021

Saving govt pensions by encouraging citizens’ savings

All Arab countries, except for three, have deficits in their pension funds exceeding 50%. As for the three countries, two recapitalize its fund early last decade. Likewise, these three countries are not immune from deficits of similar proportions during the next to decades if they end up doing the same thing. Up until now, there is one thing all Arab countries have in common in addition to the Arabic language, which is their so governments on a pay-as-you-go (PAYG) basis....

September 20, 2021

News, Slider2021, DC schemes, MENA, Pension design

20SepSeptember 20, 2021

Texas pension funds receive lessons on cryptocurrency

Although cryptocurrencies aren't a common asset found within pension plan portfolios, a non-profit educational organization for Texas-based retirement fund officials and service providers is keen to show plan sponsors how digital assets could become a staple in their investment pools. At its annual Summer Educational Forum held in August, the Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems featured two panels discussing the basics of institutional investors allocating to digital assets. In addition to holding a "Cryptocurrency 101" session hosted by Mannik...

September 20, 2021

News, Slider2021, Investment, US

17SepSeptember 17, 2021

The Ageing & Development Report: a summary Poverty, Independence & the World’s Older People

By Help Age International What is The Ageing & Development Report? The Ageing & Development Report is the first extensive survey of the roles and needs of older people in developing countries. The report examines the major social and economic implications of the rapid growth in numbers of older people in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Russia, Eastern and Central Europe. It covers the impact on economies, health systems, housing, working patterns and family relationships. The report draws on HelpAge...

September 17, 2021

Aging, Books2021, Adequacy, Income

17SepSeptember 17, 2021

Retirement Benefits Sector Report 2020

By URBRA URBRA’s supervisory approach is focused on the particular characteristics of each supervised entity. The approach has key and consistent underlying themes focusing on: • a detailed understanding of the strengths, weaknesses and major risks facing supervised entities through rigorous off-site and on-site analysis, and strategic discussions with trustees and service providers; • ensuring that supervised entities are effective in their operations, and constantly demonstrate that they are financially sound and prudently managed. Get the book here 519 views

September 17, 2021

Books, Pension Management, System Sustainability2021, Investment, Regulation, Uganda

September 2021