June 2026
05Jun

México. SCJN invalida regla de 5 años de concubinato para pensión en IMSS

El pleno de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación (SCJN) resolvió la inconstitucionalidad del artículo 130 de la Ley del Seguro Social, que establece que tendrá derecho a la pensión por viudez la concubina que vivió con el asegurado o pensionado por invalidez los últimos cinco años de su vida. La sentencia del amparo en revisión 408/2025 promovido por el Ejecutivo federal y el Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), aprobada por siete votos contra dos bajo la ponencia de Arístides Guerrero García, ordena...

June 5, 2026
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05Jun

The war on Iran could send UK pensions up in smoke

As a barrage of Iranian missiles rained down on the Fujairah oil terminal, the explosion was deafening and the destruction dramatic: a brutal fire, thick black smoke stretching into the sky – and untold damage to one of the region’s crucial pieces of fossil fuel infrastructure. The Fujairah terminal is part of the UAE’s key oil export route because it bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, loading up ships with about 1.7 million barrels per day. The attack on 4 May...

June 5, 2026
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05Jun

Pension funds in Chile gain appreciation for catastrophe bonds and are allocating: Report

Over the last few year’s we’ve noticed increasing interest in the insurance-linked securities asset class as an investment opportunity from institutions in Latin America and now pensions in Chile have reportedly begun allocating to catastrophe bonds. Helped by a number of years of consecutive strong performance, catastrophe bonds and ILS as an investable asset class is generating meaningful attention. This has resulted in capital flows that have helped to fuel the expansion of the cat bond market over the last few...

June 5, 2026
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05Jun

China. Aging population triggers demand for ‘senior toys’

China's rapidly aging population is fueling a new consumer trend for "senior toys". With over 300 million citizens aged 60 or older, families are increasingly turning to specialized games, puzzles and therapeutic toys to combat cognitive decline and elderly isolation. However, industry insiders warn that the emerging market is still failing to meet the complex needs of older adults. Guo Xiafei used to think her grandmother was fine living on her own. But during her rare home visits to Chengdu,...

June 5, 2026
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04Jun

México. La CONSAR revela las cinco mejores Afores para personas de 30 a 45 años

Elegir una Administradora de Fondos para el Retiro (Afore) adecuada es una de las decisiones financieras más importantes para asegurar la tranquilidad en la etapa de jubilación. Con el objetivo de orientar a la población económicamente activa, la Comisión Nacional del Sistema de Ahorro para el Retiro (CONSAR) actualizó sus datos sobre el Indicador de Rendimiento Neto. Este indicador es una herramienta que le permite a usted identificar cuáles son las empresas con el mejor desempeño para su dinero, organizadas...

June 4, 2026
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04Jun

En el altiplano de Perú, la desesperanza marca la elección presidencial

A pocos días de la segunda vuelta presidencial entre la derechista Keiko Fujimori y el izquierdista Roberto Sánchez, Quenta dice que ya no cree en las promesas de los políticos. "Nadie me va a dar un sol (centavo). Con mis manos trabajo", dice esta habitante de la comunidad de Caritamaya, cerca del lago Titicaca, en la región de Puno, a casi 4.000 metros de altitud. Su esposo, Rufino Cutipa, de 75 años, asiente: "Aquí nadie viene, nadie nos ve, nosotros vivimos...

June 4, 2026
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04Jun

US. Are you financially fulfilled? If not, your retirement plans are in danger.

Only 16% of Americans say they're financially comfortable, a new poll found Current money stressors can have a damaging impact on future financial stability in retirement. Present-day financial stress can have long-lasting implications on a person's future retirement - putting millions of Americans with money worries at risk. Almost a third of U.S. adults experience "consistent financial stress," according to a new Edward Jones and Gallup Money and Meaning poll released this week. Those consistent financial stressors include "straining to meet obligations,...

June 4, 2026
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04Jun

Amid market volatility and an ageing population, natural assets endure

Global finance is facing two demographic challenges. The first is the great wealth transfer now underway. Over the next quarter-century, $124trn will move from baby boomers to millennials and Gen Z. In 2025 alone, heirs inherited a record $297.8bn. This is set to be the largest wealth transfer in history, and along with it comes a shift in investment mindset because younger investors are increasingly approaching capital allocation differently. Some 99% of Gen Z and 97% of millennials express interest in sustainable investing. Within this, two-thirds of...

June 4, 2026
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04Jun

US. The Typical Couple’s Cost of Retirement in Every State

A typical American couple needs about $1.16 million saved to retire comfortably—less per person than what a single retiree needs. The average retired couple spends about $84,000 a year, with Social Security covering less than $38,000 of that amount. The savings needed to fill the gap varies widely by state, from $800,000 in North Dakota to as much as $1.33 million in New Jersey and Hawaii. A typical American couple age 65 or older needs about $1.16 million saved to retire...

June 4, 2026
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04Jun

Czech ministry proposes slashing pension fund fees, boosting equity allocations

The Czech Finance Ministry plans legal changes to cut fees charged by private pension ​funds and boost equity investments to improve long-term returns, minister Alena ‌Schillerova said on Wednesday. About 4 million Czechs use funds run by nine private fund managers, but participation has been declining and returns have been weak due to ​conservative strategies and fees. The main proposal for the system, which manages ​around 660 billion crowns ($32 billion) in assets, would scrap performance ⁠fees on capital gains and...

June 4, 2026
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