September 2023
01Sep

Swiss pension funds consider high costs as main obstacle to invest sustainably

Swiss pension funds consider high costs arising from the integration of ESG standards into their investments as the main obstacle for the implementation of an effective sustainability strategy, according to a study consulted by the Swiss government. ESG investments require a certain amount of capital to deploy for research, as those strategies can be carried out internally or through the involvement of external service providers, mandating asset managers or advisors, or via the providers of ESG financial products, for example...

September 1, 2023
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01Sep

Canada’s largest pension fund trims staff as it puts China deals on hold

CPP Investments, Canada's biggest pension fund, has laid off at least five investment professionals at its Hong Kong office as it steps back from deals in China, three people with knowledge of the matter said. Most were on the fund's private equity team and were informed early last month, according to two of the people. The departures have not been previously reported. They added that a managing director who was in charge of the firm's Greater China real estate portfolio had...

September 1, 2023
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01Sep

The ‘S’ in ESG: What is the relevance for pension schemes?

Environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) issues are growing in importance and relevance for pension schemes. Action on ESG in the pensions industry has tended to focus on the “E” in ESG, and specifically on climate change. Less attention has been afforded to the other pillars of ESG, including the “S””. However, social factors should not be overlooked, as the law requires trustees to explain how they take into account financially material environmental, governance and social considerations. This blog post explores what...

September 1, 2023
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August 2023
31Aug

IMSS tiene 950 millones de pesos de afores que no han sido reclamadas

La Consar (Comisión Nacional del Sistema del Ahorro para el Retiro) ha puesto a disposición del IMSS casi 950 millones de pesos que pertenecen a cuentas de afores que no han sido reclamadas. Esto contempla las cuentas de trabajadores que fallecieron o de los que no cobraron sus ahorros cuando llegaron a la edad de retiro. Entre las administradoras que más dinero han transferido al IMSS por este concepto están Afore XXI Banorte, Citibanamex, Sura, Principal y Profuturo. La Ley del Seguro Social refiere que el derecho del trabajador o pensionado -y en su caso, de sus beneficiarios-...

August 31, 2023
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31Aug

UK pension schemes could save £2bn in fees, research finds

UK pension schemes could save about £2bn from fees paid to asset managers without sacrificing returns, according to research that suggests price competition among institutional investors is failing to drive down costs. Asset managers often offer fee discounts to key clients such as pension schemes to win their business but details of these deals have historically been a closely guarded secret. The opacity of the market has led to wide variations in fees paid by pension schemes even when they are...

August 31, 2023
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31Aug

The Impact of Aging Demographics on Public Health Challenges

The global population continues to increase, although the growth rate has been gradually declining. Specific current population trends can vary depending on the region and country. Many developing countries experience higher population growth rates compared to developed nations. Many countries are experiencing an increase in the proportion of elderly individuals due to declining birth rates and improved healthcare leading to longer life expectancy. Population dynamics play a pivotal role in shaping the direction and challenges of public health initiatives. As...

August 31, 2023
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31Aug

China: Manulife-Sinochem Life launches its first private pension insurance plan

Manulife-Sinochem Life Insurance, China's first foreign joint venture life insurer, has introduced its No. 1 private pension insurance product to cater to the aging population. The Chinese JV of the Canadian financial giant launched the Worry-Free Retirement Pension Annuity which grows at an average compound annual rate of 3% if chosen to be received yearly, Yicai Global reported, citing a media statement from the Shanghai-based joint venture. Eligible participants can furthermore enjoy concierge services, as well as home-based or community-based care. "The introduction...

August 31, 2023
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31Aug

The answer to the problem of loneliness and ageism among older adults may lie in community resilience

Ageism and loneliness are two relevant public health issues, mainly affecting older adults' mental health. As the average life expectancy increases, these issues tend to coexist and may threaten the quality of life of older adults, particularly those with significant barriers. New research has shown that resilience could reduce the mental health effects of ageism and loneliness, but the impact on minority elders remains unclear. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that older adults, in general, will be more racially and...

August 31, 2023
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30Aug

México. Gobierno exhibe esquema de defraudación en pensiones ISSSTE; daños ascienden a 15 mil millones de pesos

El procurador fiscal de la Federación, Félix Arturo Medina Padilla, dio a conocer la identificación de un esquema de saqueo y defraudación en el Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado (ISSSTE), el cual generó afectaciones al patrimonio de la institución por 15 mil millones de pesos en pensiones durante más de 12 años.   A partir del proceso de rescate y nacionalización del ISSSTE, la Procuraduría Fiscal de la Federación detectó un modelo de corrupción en el que extrabajadores...

August 30, 2023
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30Aug

Brasil, Chile, Colombia y México Fortalecen Regulación ESG en Procesos de Inversión

Con el objetivo de informar sobre los avances en materia ambiental, social y de gobernanza (ESG; environmental, social and governance) observados por Fitch Ratings en el mercado de fondos y administradores de inversiones en Latinoamérica, la agencia creó un informe que muestra algunos desarrollos que han impulsado autoridades y reguladores de seis países donde Fitch tiene presencia o participación. De esta manera, la agencia tiene la facilidad de hacer una mejor comparación sobre los avances materializados hasta julio de 2023, incluida...

August 30, 2023
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