September 2024
11Sep

Informe: seguridad social en México, 2023

Por Gabriela Mendizábal Bermúdez El informe sobre seguridad social en México destaca una serie de avances y retrocesos significativos. Económicamente, se observa un aumento en los ingresos, impulsado por remesas y un crecimiento en la población económicamente activa. La reducción de la pobreza se atribuye, entre otros factores, al aumento del ingreso y del salario promedio, así como cambios demográficos. La SCJN reafirma el derecho a la pensión por jubilación y emite criterios sobre seguridad social, abriendo la puerta parala...

September 11, 2024
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11Sep

Argentina: La reforma de las pensiones debe prevalecer. Carta de Amnistía Internacional al Congreso

Por Amnistía Internacional  El 2 de septiembre, el presidente Javier Milei vetó un proyecto de ley que había sido aprobado por el Congreso para mejorar las pensiones de las personas de edad avanzada, dada la gran pérdida de poder adquisitivo que han sufrido en los últimos meses. Instamos al Congreso a insistir en mejorar la ley como medida para garantizar un nivel de vida digno a las personas mayores. Fuente Amnesty.org

September 11, 2024
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06Sep

Positioning for change: Public pensions after the great moderation

By Institutional Investor Survey   Investors apparently predict 2023 will look much like 2022, as rising interest rates and market volatility also remained top of mind for decision-makers. They also forecasted another tough period for investment returns next year. Concerns over inflation and a potential economic downturn loomed large in our survey as asset allocation influences.1 The top three concerns for these decision-makers are the need to navigate high inflation, market volatility and rising interest rates. Get the report here

September 6, 2024
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06Sep

Pensions Dashboards Programme. Progress update report

By Pensions Dashboards Programme This is the 9th Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) progress update report, covering our work to deliver the technical solution and facilitate connection to the dashboards ecosystem. It looks back at our achievements since October 2023, as well as looking ahead to our focus areas for the next 6 months. After a legal connection deadline of 31 October 2026 was set last year, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has now published a revised staged timetable for...

September 6, 2024
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06Sep

Improving Pension Information: Experimental Evidence on Learning Using Online Resources

By Denise Laroze, Gabriela Fajardo, Charles Noussair, Ximena Quintanilla, Paulina Granados, Pedro Vallette & Mauricio López-Tapia Deciding what to do with one's pension funds is a high-stakes, one-shot decision. Retirement schemes are often described in technical jargon that few people understand. We consider whether the learning process can be eased by providing information in video format (vs. the standard textual format) and by changes to the user interface of the websites on which individuals learn about their pension options. The...

September 6, 2024
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06Sep

Sustainable Personal Finance : Planning for an Eco-Friendly Future

By Nur Wardina Azhar This study explores the emerging field of sustainable personal finance, focusing on strategies for planning an eco-friendly financial future. As environmental concerns become increasingly urgent, individuals are seeking ways to align their financial decisions with sustainability goals. This research examines the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into various aspects of personal financial planning, including budgeting, investing, risk management, and retirement planning. The study analyzes contemporary issues such as green investing, eco-friendly insurance options,...

September 6, 2024
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06Sep

Financial Inclusion, Inequality, and Retirement Trends Among Older Workers

By Issac Marcelin & Wei Sun The study develops a financial inclusion index comprising three dimensions: usage, barriers, and access to financial resources. It employs a Principal Component Analysis to determine the weights of each dimension. This index helps assess the impact of financial inclusion on various factors like ethnic groups, minorities, human capital, retirement, wealth outcomes, and mental well-being. Our research reveals new psychological and sociological impacts of accessing financial products. Households with higher financial inclusion scores are likelier...

September 6, 2024
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04Sep

Percepción de la ciudadanía del sistema de pensiones chileno

Por Comisión de Usuarios del Sistema de Pensiones  Este análisis da cuenta de los resultados de la evaluación cualitativa realizada con miras a diagnosticar la percepción ciudadana del sistema de pensiones. Se aplicó en las regiones de: Arica y Parinacota, Coquimbo, Valparaíso, Metropolitana, O'Higgins, Biobío, Los Lagos y Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena. Allí se desarrollaron tres instancias de recolección de información, donde participaron 407 personas en total.   Libro completo aquí  

September 4, 2024
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August 2024
30Aug

Improving Pension Information: Experimental Evidence on Learning Using Online Resources

By Denise Laroze, Gabriela Fajardo, Charles Noussair, Ximena Quintanilla, Paulina Granados, Pedro Valette & Mauricio López-Tapia Deciding what to do with one's pension funds is a high-stakes, one-shot decision. Retirement schemes are often described in technical jargon that few people understand. We consider whether the learning process can be eased by providing information in video format (vs. the standard textual format) and by changes to the user interface of the websites on which individuals learn about their pension options. The...

August 30, 2024
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