February 2024
19Feb

Argentina. Jubilaciones: advierten que el haber mínimo se reducirá 34% si el Gobierno no paga los bonos

El Gobierno de Javier Milei avanza con su plan de ajuste del gasto público recortando y subejecutando partidas presupuestarias en distintas áreas del Estado. Durante los primeros dos meses, las jubilaciones se vieron afectadas fuertemente por el impacto de los bonos y el aumento de la inflación. Un informe realizado por el Centro de Economía Política (CEPA) advierte que si el gobierno Milei continua por la senda del recorte de jubilaciones y deja de pagar bonos, habría una "reducción nominal del haber mínimo del 34%", a lo que habría que sumarle el...

February 19, 2024
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19Feb

Perú. Amplían plazo para que el Estado devuelva dinero a afiliados a las AFP

La Comisión Permanente del Congreso de la República aprobó en primera votación extender el plazo, hasta el 15 de abril, para que 2,728 entidades del Estado que mantienen una deuda de S/12,166 millones con más de 431,000 afiliados a las AFP, se acojan al Régimen de Reprogramación de Pago de Aportes Previsionales (REPRO AFP III), cuya vigencia terminaba el 28 de febrero. El proyecto de ley N° 6834, de autoría de la parlamentaria Roselli Amuruz (Avanza País), obtuvo 17 votos a favor, 6...

February 19, 2024
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19Feb

US. Legislators approve 50% pension increase for themselves

Two news stories last week proved New Mexico has a working class and a ruling class. The first story was about Santa Fe's minimum wage, which will increase to $14.60 an hour March 1. That's a bump of 4%, or 57 cents an hour. The second story was shorter, almost a footnote. It mentioned New Mexico state senators and representatives approving a bill with the harmless title of "Legislative Retirement Changes." A more accurate heading would be: "50% pension increase for sitting...

February 19, 2024
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19Feb

Britons warned UK state pension ‘will have to be lower and paid later’ as system ‘can’t cope’

UK state pension spending is projected to cost £125billion for 2023/24, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) Working-age Britons face getting a lower state pension and having to wait longer to get it because the current state pension system “can’t cope” with an ageing population, an expert has warned. Chief executive of life insurer Phoenix Group Andy Briggs is urging Britons to prepare for the future now, as he warns dramatic reform could lie ahead. Mr Briggs said the UK state pension...

February 19, 2024
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19Feb

Zimbabwe’s Pension Crisis: Legislators Slam Government Amid Soaring Cost of Living

In Zimbabwe, a growing crisis is unfolding as retirees face the harsh reality of inadequate pension payouts in the face of soaring living costs. This pressing issue has drawn sharp criticism from legislators, who argue that the government's response has been insufficient and tardy. At the heart of the controversy is the stark disparity between the monthly pension amount and the actual cost of living, leaving many pensioners struggling to meet basic needs. The Plight of Pensioners Amidst Zimbabwe's economic fluctuations,...

February 19, 2024
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19Feb

Fewer Germans opting for early retirement, figures show

More and more people in Germany are working between the ages of 63 and 67, government figures show, reported dpa news. The standard pensionable age for those born after 1964 is 67. Early retirement is possible starting at 63, with a reduction in benefits. The data show the number of people in the 63 to 67 age group who are still subject to social security contributions and at least marginally employed rose steadily from 1.31 million in 2020 to 1.67 million...

February 19, 2024
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19Feb

New Zealand. Lowest population growth in 80 years

There were 19,071 more births than deaths in 2023, according to data released by Stats NZ today. This is the lowest annual natural increase since 1943, when there were 17,562 more births than deaths. There were 56,955 live births and 37,884 deaths registered in New Zealand in 2023. “2023 had the lowest number of births registered in 20 years,” population insights analyst Rebekah Hennessey said. “The number of deaths in 2023 was slightly lower than in 2022, but higher than in the years...

February 19, 2024
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16Feb

México. Afores empiezan 2024 con plusvalías

Al arranque de 2024, las Afore continuaron con su buena racha de cierre de año y registraron en enero plusvalías por 21 mil 52 millones de pesos, de acuerdo con datos de la Comisión Nacional del Sistema de Ahorro para el Retiro (Consar). De acuerdo con datos del organismo, el saldo es positivo para el ahorro de los trabajadores en las Afore, ya que en 12 meses acumula plusvalías por 333 mil 802 millones de pesos. Con el dato de enero,...

February 16, 2024
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16Feb

Chile. El llamado del Presidente Boric por reforma de pensiones: “Que la PGU aumente, pero además que exista solidaridad en el sistema”

Durante su visita a Cauquenes, en la Región del Maule, el Presidente Gabriel Boric encabezó este jueves la entrega de viviendas sociales y aprovechó de abordar el debate por la reforma de previsional. “Como ustedes saben, hemos puesto las diferentes seguridades como prioridad de este gobierno. La seguridad ciudadana: tuvimos una actividad en Cauquenes recién en donde estábamos inaugurando cámaras de televigilancia y entrega de autos para diferentes comunas. Entre ellas, la comuna de Empedrado, de Chanco, y en particular...

February 16, 2024
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16Feb

US. New York pension fund to divest some Exxon holdings

The New York State Common Retirement Fund will restrict its investments in eight integrated oil and gas companies, including the divestment of a small share of its holdings in Exxon Mobil (XOM.N), New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, who oversees retirement assets, said on Thursday. The move follows a review of the companies' readiness to transition to a low-carbon economy, DiNapoli said in a statement. The move amounts to a compromise measure by the third-largest U.S. state pension fund as it and...

February 16, 2024
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