editor, Author at Pension Policy International

14OctOctober 14, 2024

Europe’s population crisis could shave 4% off its GDP by 2040, Morgan Stanley warns, and the options to solve it aren’t good

Europe’s demographic challenges are becoming a ticking time bomb for the region’s economy, with Morgan Stanley delivering a grim prediction for its effects on GDP. Morgan Stanley says Europe’s aging population could shave 4% off the Eurozone’s GDP by 2040 as people live longer and birth rates fall. The bank projects a significant loss of GDP based on predictions that Europe’s working-age population will shrink by 6.5% by 2040, due to a reduction in the number of working-age people producing output...

October 14, 2024

NewsAging, Europe, Labor Market

14OctOctober 14, 2024

US. What Does Inflation’s New Normal Mean for Public Pension Funds?

September’s Federal Reserve interest rate cut was meant to signal a win in the battle against inflation. With the highest inflationary peak in decades behind us, there was palpable relief at the idea of rates coming down. That may be especially true for public pension plan participants and plan sponsors. Over the past few years, more retiree groups have pushed for cost-of-living adjustments for their retirement benefits, as inflation eroded pension benefits. Some have been successful at getting ad hoc...

October 14, 2024

NewsInflation, Pension Management, US

14OctOctober 14, 2024

Deep Dive: China raises retirement ages as birth rate drops and ageing population grows

Deep Dive delves into hot issues in Hong Kong and mainland China. Our easy-to-read articles provide context to grasp what’s happening, while our questions help you craft informed responses. Check sample answers at the end of the page. News: China raises retirement age as it battles economic slump Country’s top legislative body announced the move as a way to deal with its ageing population of workers More people are set to retire than to enter the workforce, putting China’s pension...

October 14, 2024

NewsAging, China, Retirement Age

11OctOctober 11, 2024

Apuesta banco de EU por impulsar Afores en México

State Street, banco estadounidense de servicios financieros para clientes institucionales, desplegará en México un plan de expansión que contempla una mayor apuesta por el segmento de las Administradoras de Fondos para el Retiro (Afores). La estrategia conlleva una actividad comercial mucho más agresiva para traer la experiencia tecnológica y de mercado que tienen a nivel global, con el objetivo de añadir más clientes al portafolio, aseveró María Ximena Vásquez Barbosa, country manager de México y jefa de ventas para América...

October 11, 2024

NoticiasAdministración de Pensiones, Inversión, Mexico

11OctOctober 11, 2024

Colombia. Así deben prepararse los cotizantes para el cambio de fondos en nuevo sistema de pensiones en Colombia

El gobierno Petro da cuenta de lo que pudiera llegar a pasar con el nuevo sistema de pensiones en Colombia dado que entra en vigor, desde julio del 2025, del nuevo sistema de jubilación. La reforma dispone de la desaparición de los sistemas que, hasta ahora, funcionan en el país: uno administrado por Colpensiones y otro por el fondo privado. La recomendación para los ciudadanos que tendrán que ver con el nuevo sistema de pensiones en Colombia es que se revisen...

October 11, 2024

NoticiasColombia, Reforma de Pensiones, Traspasos

11OctOctober 11, 2024

Five insights on pension reforms for the 21st century

Globally, the number of people aged 65 or older is increasing as a share of the population, which raises the question: will these older adults receive a predictable and adequate pensions? That question is one that has enormous consequences for old-age poverty, labor markets, gender equity, and the macro economies of emerging market economies, which need to rapidly rethink pension needs and solvency as more people are living longer. Designing pension reform in developing countries Sharing lessons learned is vital for...

October 11, 2024

NewsPension design

11OctOctober 11, 2024

India launches pension system for all ages, infancy to 70

NPS Vatsalya allows accounts to be opened for children. India’s recent launch of the National Pension System (NPS) Vatsalya aims to expand pension coverage to a broader demographic, allowing individuals from infancy to 70 years old to participate. With its flexibility and portability, NPS Vatsalya allows accounts opened for children to be seamlessly integrated into workplace pensions as they enter the workforce. The flexibility of the NPS remains a key feature, with subscribers having control over their contributions, pension fund choices, and...

October 11, 2024

NewsIndia, Pension design, savings

11OctOctober 11, 2024

UK. Why even at 20 you should care about pension changes

There is growing speculation that the way pensions are taxed could be changed in the Budget. Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she needs to find £22bn and some experts say she could change the system on workplace or private pensions to find some of this money. This is separate from another debate about the state pension. There are a number of options which could affect workers getting their first job, those already working, all the way up to those in retirement. This...

October 11, 2024

NewsPension Reform, UK

10OctOctober 10, 2024

Chile. Reforma previsional: gobierno presenta propuesta de Fondos Generacionales para reemplazar esquema de multifondos

La Comisión de Trabajo y Previsión Social del Senado continuó este miércoles con la discusión de la reforma previsional. En la sesión de hoy, los parlamentarios de la instancia comenzaron con la revisión de la propuesta del proyecto en torno a transitar desde un esquema de Multifondos a uno de Fondos Generacionales. La ministra del Trabajo y Previsión Social, Jeannette Jara, expuso a los senadores la medida, que apunta a mejorar la rentabilidad de los fondos de pensiones y, por...

October 10, 2024

NoticiasAdministración de Pensiones, Chile, Inversión

10OctOctober 10, 2024

Perú. SBS modifica el régimen de inversiones del fondo de pensiones Tipo 0

La Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP (SBS) informó que, mediante la Resolución N° 3514-2024, ha modificado el régimen de inversiones del fondo de pensiones tipo 0, con la finalidad de mantener el valor del patrimonio de los afiliados con crecimiento estable y muy baja la volatilidad. De acuerdo con la SBS, estas modificaciones están dirigidas a acotar los riesgos a los que puede estar expuesto su portafolio de inversión; y a precisar que sus recursos solo se pueden invertir en vehículos...

October 10, 2024

NoticiasInversión, Regulación

October 2024