editor, Author at Pension Policy International

23NovNovember 23, 2023

Climate change in an ageing world

The world is turning a blind eye to the need to address the profound link between the rapidly ageing population and climate change – leaving older people invisible in debates about how to address the crisis. With HelpAge’s new report on climate change, we look at what is happening around the world and share recommendations for a more inclusive response to climate change. Intersection between climate change and population ageing The ageing population is triggering one of the most significant social changes...

November 23, 2023

NewsAging, Climate crisis

23NovNovember 23, 2023

The 4% Rule for Retirement Withdrawals Might Finally Be Safe to Use Again, Says Morningstar

There's been an ongoing debate about whether retirees should abandon the "4% rule" for withdrawals from retirement accounts, a retirement income rule of thumb for decades. The market volatility of recent years made that rule suspect for many new retirees, but a new study from Morningstar finds that the rule can still apply. What Is the 4% Rule? Created in 1994 by a financial planner named William Bengen, the 4% rule posits that retirees can make a well-structured retirement fund last 30 years...

November 23, 2023

NewsAdequacy, Decumulation, Pension Payout

23NovNovember 23, 2023

U.K. retirement industry skeptical of government’s ‘pot for life’ proposal

Proposals by the government to alter retirement plans, including creating a "pot for life" concept and consulting on expanding the U.K. lifeboat fund's remit, were met with mixed reaction by the industry. Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt on Nov. 22 outlined his Autumn Statement — the government's latest tax and spending plans — with a proposal to allow participants to divert their contributions to a retirement plan of their choice. The government is launching a call for evidence for defined...

November 23, 2023

NewsPension Management, UK

22NovNovember 22, 2023

México. Las brechas económicas de género

Por Kathia Ramos La desigualdad de género se manifiesta en aspectos económicos, financieros, políticos y sociales. A modo de ejemplo está el techo de cristal, la reducida representación en posiciones de liderazgo, la inequidad en acceso a la educación y a los servicios de salud, solo por mencionar algunos. La atención económica y financiera del tema radica en que la desigualdad perpetúa la vulnerabilidad económica y la pobreza, obstaculizando el desarrollo económico. Esto podemos verlo por dos vías, la primera es...

November 22, 2023

Noticias, OP Ed, Op-EdBrecha de Género, Mexico

22NovNovember 22, 2023

El FMI ve fundamentales la reforma fiscal y de las pensiones en Chile para financiar las necesidades sociales

El Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI) ha considerado que es «fundamental» que Chile avance en la aprobación de la reforma fiscal y de las pensiones para financiar las necesidades sociales, así como que realice esfuerzos para promover la inversión particularmente en materia de transición verde, incluida una estrategia clara a largo plazo para desarrollar la industria del litio. Esta son algunas de las principales conclusiones del personal técnico del FMI tras su visita a Chile para la elaboración del ‘Artículo IV’,...

November 22, 2023

Noticias

22NovNovember 22, 2023

Perú. Consejo Fiscal: MEF estaría subestimando costo de reforma de pensiones

El patrimonio administrado por los fondos mutuos continúa creciendo y encadena su cuarto mes consecutivo al alza, aunque el número de partícipes no registra la misma tendencia. A octubre, los fondos mutuos gestionan S/ 31,084 millones, cifra superior en S/ 438 millones (o 1.43%) a lo reportado en el mes previo (S/ 30,646 millones), de acuerdo con datos de la Asociación de Administradoras de Fondos Mutuos. Asimismo, esta cifra es mayor que los S/ 28,576 millones administrados a julio y los S/ 29,707, a agosto. La recuperación...

November 22, 2023

NoticiasPerú, Reforma de Pensiones, Regulación

22NovNovember 22, 2023

Las lecciones detrás del fondo noruego que se estudia como modelo pensional en Colombia

Los reguladores colombianos evalúan el fondo soberano de Noruega, de US$1,4 billones, con el fin de salvaguardar su fondo estatal de pensiones propuesto contra abusos por parte de futuros Gobiernos. Los legisladores en Bogotá están debatiendo un proyecto de ley que reformaría el sistema de pensiones y crearía un fondo de activos para financiar sus crecientes obligaciones. Algunos inversionistas temen que los Gobiernos colombianos puedan caer en la tentación de hacer un mal uso del fondo, obligándolo a invertir excesivamente en bonos del Tesoro...

November 22, 2023

NoticiasAdministración de Pensiones, Colombia, Diseño de Pensiones

22NovNovember 22, 2023

Average U.S. 401(k) balance down slightly in Q3 2023, up over long term: report

The average U.S. 401(k) balance decreased to $107,700 in the third quarter of 2023, down four per cent from Q2, but up by 11 per cent from a year ago, according to a new report by Fidelity Investments. Reflecting a combination of employee and employer 401(k) contributions, the total savings rate for the third quarter was 13.9 per cent, up slightly from a year ago. The average 403(b) account balance decreased to $97,200, down five per cent from last quarter,...

November 22, 2023

NewsAdequacy, savings, US

22NovNovember 22, 2023

UK. Opportunity for buyers as DB pension surplus growth continues

The aggregate funding position of FTSE 350 companies’ defined benefit (DB) has undergone a "complete reversal" over the past 18 months, Mercer's latest Pensions Risk Survey data has found. The tracker showed that the aggregate funding of FTSE 350 companies' DB schemes stood at £68bn at October 2023, recovering from roughly the same level of deficit (£69bn) at the end of Q1 2022. Mercer also suggested that changes in DB schemes’ funding position could be set to play a more positive role...

November 22, 2023

NewsDefined Benefit, Funding, UK

22NovNovember 22, 2023

Iran Lawmakers Pass Bill Raising Retirement Age for Men

Iranian lawmakers have approved legislation raising the retirement age for men to 62 and increasing the years of employment required to qualify for a full pension, state media reported. The bill, which requires approval by the Guardian Council, a conservative-dominated vetting body, aims "to reduce pension fund shortfalls," according to the official IRNA news agency. In Sunday's vote in the 290-seat parliament, 127 lawmakers voted in favor, 78 against and eight abstained, with the remainder absent. The speaker of parliament, Mohammad Baqer...

November 22, 2023

NewsIran, Regulation, Retirement Age

November 2023