editor, Author at Pension Policy International

09SepSeptember 9, 2024

Buoyant markets pump up largest retirement plan assets to $22.6 trillion in 2023

Assets of the world’s top 300 retirement plans increased by 10% in 2023 to a total $22.64 trillion, staging a recovery from their 12.9% decline in 2022, according to the according to the latest annual survey by Pensions & Investments and Willis Towers Watson PLC's Thinking Ahead Institute. The plans benefited from the recovery of markets, which have picked up momentum and generally did better in 2023, said Jessica Gao, London-based director at the Thinking Ahead Institute. “But we still have interest-rate pressure...

September 9, 2024

NewsInvestment, Pension Management, UK, US

09SepSeptember 9, 2024

India. Social security benefits for gig workers likely to be on fast-track: Report

The Indian government plans to advance the launch of social security benefits for workers employed in unorganised sectors potentially before the full implementation of the comprehensive Social Security Code, according to a report by The Economic Times. This development follows efforts by several states to introduce similar provisions within their local laws. The Ministry of Labour and Employment has been engaged with aggregators operating in digital marketplaces for gig work, urging them to prepare for the extension of social security benefits...

September 9, 2024

NewsCoverage, India, Informal Sector

09SepSeptember 9, 2024

UK. FCA bans 4 over ‘reckless’ pension transfer advice

The Financial Conduct Authority has banned two financial advisers and two partners from St Martin’s Partners LLP from working in financial services and has collectively fined them £590,544, for "reckless" pension transfer advice. The regulator said Adrian Douglas, Liam Martin, Frank Oxberry and Alec Cuthbert were responsible for a pension transfer advice model that put people’s guaranteed retirement benefits at risk. Between October 2015 and July 2016, the FCA claims St Martin’s Partners’ advice model put 547 customers at “significant risk” of transferring...

September 9, 2024

NewsRegulation, supervision, UK

09SepSeptember 9, 2024

Outrage Over Pension Cuts in Indonesia: Key Insights on Contributions and Withdrawal Options

New Pension Program Will Cut Employee Salaries: What You Need to Know The implementation of a new pension program will lead to salary deductions for workers. This mandatory contribution aims to enhance retirement benefits. However, many employees are worried about the impact on their take-home pay. Labor unions are actively voicing their opposition, especially in regions like South Kalimantan. They argue that the additional deductions will strain workers’ finances. Warning! The new pension deductions may significantly affect workers’ salaries. Employees should prepare...

September 9, 2024

NewsIncome, Indonesia

06SepSeptember 6, 2024

México. Inicia la 17ª Semana Nacional de Educación Financiera 2024 con enfoque en el Bienestar Financiero

La Comisión Nacional para la Protección y Defensa de los Usuarios de Servicios Financieros (CONDUSEF) lanzó oficialmente la 17ª edición de la Semana Nacional de Educación Financiera (SNEF) 2024, destacando la nueva Plataforma Virtual “La Ruta al Bienestar Financiero”. Este evento se llevará a cabo del 2 de septiembre al 31 de diciembre y estará disponible a través del sitio oficial de la SNEF. Durante la conferencia de prensa, autoridades de diversas instituciones financieras, como la Asociación de Bancos de...

September 6, 2024

NoticiasCultura Financiera, Mexico

06SepSeptember 6, 2024

Chile. Nuevo desacuerdo en pensiones: propuesta del PPD encuentra respaldo en la UDI y el PS señala que “beneficia a las AFP”

Elevar la Pensión Garantizada Universal (PGU) a 250 mil pesos, junto con crear un seguro de longevidad para la cuarta edad bajando la tabla de mortalidad a 85 años, es parte del proyecto de ley corta que impulsa la bancada de independientes-PPD, que apunta a desanclar de la reforma de pensiones los aspectos que tendrían “mayor impacto” en las jubilaciones y discutirlos este año. La propuesta de la tienda oficialista surge en razón de la falta de avances en el proyecto previsional y las desconfianzas respecto a las...

September 6, 2024

NoticiasChile, Reforma de Pensiones

06SepSeptember 6, 2024

Colpensiones informa: Procedimientos relacionados con la ineficacia de traslados en Colombia

La Administradora Colombiana de Pensiones (Colpensiones), el 22 de agosto de 2024, emitió un comunicado respecto al alcance del Artículo 76 de la Ley 2381 de 2024 (reforma pensional) en lo referente a la oportunidad de traslado. En primer lugar es importante resaltar que, de acuerdo con la precitada ley, "Las personas que tengan setecientas cincuenta (750) semanas cotizadas, para el caso de las mujeres, y novecientas (900) semanas cotizadas, para el caso de los hombres, y que les falten...

September 6, 2024

NoticiasAdministración de Pensiones, Colombia, Operaciones

06SepSeptember 6, 2024

UK and US pension risk transfer market to exceed £250bn in next three years

Legal & General has today released the latest edition of its Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) Monitor, which analyses industry trends and market outlooks in the UK and US. Findings from the report show: The UK PRT market has completed an estimated £20bn of buy-ins and buyouts in the year to date The US market experienced a record breaking first half, estimated at $26bn Both markets are on track for one of their largest years ever, with a significant increase in the number...

September 6, 2024

NewsPension Management, PRT, UK, US

06SepSeptember 6, 2024

How European countries are reforming pensions to tackle rising costs, worker shortages

German measures to incentivize workers to retire later come as governments across Europe are turning to pension reforms to address worker shortages and ease the burden on their pension systems. Here is what other European countries are doing. FRANCE Almost half of all developed countries are expected to raise their official retirement age in the future, resulting in an average age of retirement of 66 years within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Nevertheless, this is a politically divisive topic, which can have a...

September 6, 2024

NewsLabor Market, Pension Management

06SepSeptember 6, 2024

Asia faces $74t retirement income shortfall

Emerging markets in Asia face a $74 trillion pension savings shortfall. Asia may face a retirement income shortfall as those over 60 are expected to make up 25% of Asia Pacific's population, a sharp increase from 14% in 2020, a report by McKinsey revealed. Emerging markets in Asia face a $74t pension savings shortfall, equating to about $50k per worker—11 times the average annual income. In countries like India and Indonesia, pensions cover only 8% of the population. McKinsey said to address the...

September 6, 2024

NewsAsia, Income

September 2024