August 2025
27Aug

Canada. Outdated retirement system could leave many financially struggling, investment management group says

A leading investment industry group is calling for policy changes to update Canada’s retirement income system, warning that without reforms, many Canadians may fall short of what they need in retirement. In a report released Wednesday, the Securities and Investment Management Association (SIMA) said that the current retirement income system hasn’t kept pace with longer lifespans, higher living costs and the decline of workplace pensions. To address these issues, the group recommends policy changes aimed at supporting private savings, including raising...

August 27, 2025
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27Aug

Nigeria’s wage and pension crisis

By Shu’aibu Usman Leman   Earlier this month, the United States government released a sobering assessment of Nigeria’s human rights record in its 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Among the stark revelations was the shamefully low national minimum wage of ₦70,000—a figure described as “woefully inadequate” amid rising inflation, a weakened naira, and an ever-worsening cost of living. At just $47.90 per month by current exchange rates, this wage is not merely insufficient—it is an affront to human dignity. In...

August 27, 2025
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27Aug

Roughly 60% of employees in Romania worried about job stability until retirement, report shows

The most recent study conducted by Raiffeisen Bank in partnership with Appinio shows that 6 out of 10 Romanian employees are worried about job stability until retirement, with concern being higher among women and people over 40 years old. The labor market in Romania remains one where age can be both an advantage and an obstacle. Many employees feel the effect of age on employment opportunities. The risk of being dismissed for this reason is mentioned by 2 out of...

August 27, 2025
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26Aug

México. Exigen sindicalizados del IMSS mejores condiciones económicas en su retiro

Un grupo de trabajadores sindicalizados del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) en Puebla realizó una manifestación sobre la Avenida Reforma para exigir la eliminación de las Administradoras de Fondos para el Retiro (Afores) en el esquema de los pensionados, así como la recuperación del Régimen de Jubilaciones y Pensiones (RJP). Durante la protesta, los sindicalizados portaron pancartas y consignas para visibilizar su demanda, al tiempo que hicieron un llamado a las autoridades federales para abrir un diálogo que permita revisar el sistema actual de pensiones y plantear alternativas que garanticen mejores condiciones de retiro. Rechazo al sistema de Afores Los trabajadores advirtieron que continuarán con movilizaciones si...

August 26, 2025
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26Aug

Chile. Gobierno tilda de “regresiva” propuesta de Kast en pensiones: “Desaparece beneficios por años cotizados”

El gobierno expresó fuertes críticas este lunes hacia la propuesta de reforma de pensiones incluida en el programa de gobierno del Partido Republicano, José Antonio Kast. En el documento presentado la semana pasada por el aspirante a La Moneda, específicamente en la sección económica, se plantea que se pondrá fin al préstamo de las personas al Estado establecido en la reforma de pensiones, el cual será reemplazado por inversiones en instrumentos financieros bajo condiciones de mercado. El texto señala: “Se consolidará que todo el aporte de cotización...

August 26, 2025
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26Aug

España. La gran jubilación: el retiro de los ‘baby boomers’ copará la creación de empleo los próximos diez años

Las jubilaciones masivas que se esperan en España en los próximos veinte años por la llegada a la edad de retiro de los nacidos en el baby boom no solo tendrán efectos en el gasto en pensiones, sino que también van a convulsionar el mercado laboral. Los técnicos del Servicio Público de Empleo (SEPE) han calculado que, solo en los próximos diez años, el 80% del nuevo empleo que se genere en España serán puestos de reemplazo. Es un...

August 26, 2025
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26Aug

¿Cuándo debería subir la edad de pensión en Colombia?: Opiniones están distantes

La edad de pensión en Colombia es una de las más bajas para las mujeres y hombres, cuando se compara con los pares económicos de América Latina, como Argentina, Chile, Brasil o México. Varios son los fenómenos políticos que siguen sin motivar el aumento de este requisito para jubilarse, en medio de llamados de atención sobre las consecuencias fiscales. Es claro para analistas locales, tanques de pensamiento, empresarios y hasta para el mismo gobierno Petro que debe haber cambios sobre la edad de pensión en...

August 26, 2025
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26Aug

In a Hotter World, Some People Age Faster, Researchers Find

Living through extreme heat waves can accelerate your rate of aging, according to research published Monday. Scientists analyzed 15 years’ worth of health data from nearly 25,000 adults in Taiwan and found that two years of exposure to heat waves could speed up a person’s so-called biological aging by eight to 12 extra days. It may not sound like a lot, but this number builds over time, said Cui Guo, an assistant professor at the University of Hong Kong who led...

August 26, 2025
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26Aug

Aging population pressures China’s pension system.

China's rapidly aging population puts pressure on the pension system that needs to be addressed China, a major developing country with a large population, is undergoing exceptionally rapid demographic aging. The most urgent priority for China's pension finance sector is to tackle aging-related challenges and enhance the sustainability of the pension system, which has transitioned from a pay-as-you-go model to a hybrid structure that combines social pooling with individually funded accounts. The sector currently confronts several major challenges. Foremost is the uneven...

August 26, 2025
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26Aug

Dutch Central Bank strengthens nature risk rules for pension funds

The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) has revised its guide on managing climate and nature-related risks, originally introduced in 2023. The move follows growing concerns about the impact of climate change and biodiversity loss on the Dutch financial system, particularly pension funds and insurance companies. The updated guidance reflects DNB’s expectation that pension funds must identify and manage climate and nature risks effectively. It also introduces enhanced best practice recommendations, shaped through consultations with industry stakeholders such as Ortec Finance. As part of its...

August 26, 2025
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