May 2025
06May

Chile. Reforma de Pensiones: anuncian propuesta para Consejo Directivo del Fondo Autónomo de Protección Previsional

En virtud de la Ley 21.735, que crea un nuevo Sistema Mixto de Pensiones y un Seguro Social en el Pilar Contributivo, el ministro de Hacienda, Mario Marcel, dio a conocer el listado de los cinco expertos propuestos por el Presidente de la República, Gabriel Boric, para integrar el Consejo Directivo del Fondo Autónomo de Protección Previsional (FAPP), cuya función es velar por su sustentabilidad financiera a lo largo de generaciones, para financiar las prestaciones del Seguro Social Previsional....

May 6, 2025
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06May

US. House Committee advances proposal to cut back on federal employee pensions

In April, Representative James Comer (R-KY) announced a series of proposals that would force many federal civilian employees to pay higher premiums for retirement benefits and to lower their benefits by changing the formula for calculating payments, and last week the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability approved, by a narrow vote, to advance the proposals. Last Wednesday’s vote now advances the bill to the House Budget Committee, where it may face resistance from Republican lawmakers who might be reluctant...

May 6, 2025
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06May

UK. DB pension schemes pulling ahead of sponsors on ESG progress

Defined benefit (DB) pension schemes are pulling ahead of scheme sponsors when it comes to making progress on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, research from LawDeb has revealed. The survey showed that both DB pension schemes and the sponsoring businesses behind them are relatively aligned in some key areas, as just over a third (34 per cent) of finance leaders surveyed think both the scheme and business are leaders in diversity ambitions. However, around the same number (32 per cent)...

May 6, 2025
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06May

Ghanaian PE, securities, pensions industry leaders sign compact to mobilise domestic capital

The Ghana Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (GVCA), one of Africa’s foremost VC industry associations, has launched an industry-wide “Compact” that champions local institutional asset allocations to venture capital and private equity. Founded in 2021, the Ghana Venture Capital Association (GVCA) acts as a key connector within Ghana’s private investment ecosystem, linking asset allocators, institutional investors, fund managers, portfolio companies, advisors, and service providers. Its growing membership consists of firms, including venture capital and private equity companies, institutional investors, and...

May 6, 2025
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06May

Informal sector and gender-responsive budgeting: Key to effective social spending

This week, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced a staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka for the fourth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) potentially unlocking another $ 344 million in financing. Amongst energy pricing and tax reforms, social protection remains a commitment under the IMF’s fourth review. However, the integration of gender-specific considerations, particularly the inclusion of women, within the IMF’s bailout program has been limited and could be the key to missed targets. Under the EFF arrangement, the...

May 6, 2025
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06May

UK. State pension top-up payments ‘could take months’ to reach pensioners

Pensioners who have topped up their National Insurance records have been issued a warning as they could potentially face a months-long wait for their state pension increases. The surge in state pension top-ups has reportedly resulted in a six to eight-month delay in processing payments. This year marked the final deadline for topping up state pension payments through voluntary National Insurance contributions. Under existing rules, you require 35 qualifying years on your National Insurance record - some individuals may need more...

May 6, 2025
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06May

US. Congress reintroduces ‘portable’ federally-run retirement plan bill for private sector workers

The Retirement Savings for Americans Act, which would offer a federally-run program for uncovered low- and middle-income workers, was reintroduced in the Senate last week by Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO), after being reintroduced in the House April 7 by Representative Lloyd Smucker (R-PA). The RSAAlegislation to help private sectors workers without access to 401(k)s build wealth and save for retirement. Recommended For You “Too many hard-working Americans are not able to prepare financially for retirement. Over half of working employees lack access to...

May 6, 2025
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02May

México. Sácale doble provecho a tu Afore, aumenta tu pensión y recupera impuestos para la Declaración 2025

El Ahorro Voluntario en tu cuenta Afore es una herramienta poderosa para mejorar tu futuro financiero, por ello, sácale doble provecho a tu Afore, aumenta tu pensión y recupera impuestos para la Declaración 2025. No solo te permite incrementar el monto de tu pensión, sino que también ofrece beneficios fiscales que pueden ser aprovechados en tu declaración anual de impuestos. Al realizar aportaciones voluntarias, puedes deducir hasta el 10% de tus ingresos anuales. Este beneficio es una excelente manera de optimizar tus finanzas personales. Sácale doble...

May 2, 2025
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02May

Chile. Ganancias de las AFP disminuyen 22% en el primer trimestre por menor rentabilidad del encaje

Las siete AFP ya publicaron sus estados financierosal primer trimestre de 2025, donde reportaron que sus ganancias totalizaron $142.491 millones (unos US$149,5 millones), lo que constituye una baja de 22% versus los primeros tres meses de 2024, cuando tuvieron utilidades por $183.346 millones (US$192 millones). Pese a los mayores ingresos por comisiones que anotaron a marzo de 2025, esta disminución en el resultado se explicó principalmente por el menor desempeñoque registraron los fondos de pensiones, esto es, la rentabilidad del encaje que...

May 2, 2025
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02May

Colombia. Demandas que hay contra la reforma pensional de Gustavo Petro en la Corte podrían caerse por “jugadita” de un ciudadano

Un ciudadano solicitó a la Corte Constitucional acumular 23 demandas relacionadas contra la Ley 2381 de 2024, “por medio de la cual se establece el Sistema de Protección Social Integral para la Vejez, la Invalidez y la Muerte”, más conocida como reforma pensional del Gobierno de Gustavo Petro, en un único expediente. En su recurso argumentó que la medida está sustentada en el artículo 5 del Decreto 2067 de 1991. Según el accionante, la disposición obliga al alto tribunal a...

May 2, 2025
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