January 2024
17Jan

European pension funds turn to co-filing at Shell to up climate credibility

Major European pension funds are among a record number of investors who have agreed to co-file a shareholder resolution at Shell with NGO Follow This in a bid to get the oil and gas major to set tougher emission reduction targets. The biggest support Follow This received previously was co-filing from 17 investors for a shareholder resolution at TotalEnergies’ annual general meeting last year, helping it secure 30% of votes. The group of co-filers for this year’s Shell resolution is bigger and...

January 17, 2024
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17Jan

UK. Pension funds to begin TNFD reporting

At the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos today (16 January), 320 organisations from 46 countries signalled their commitment to adopting the TNFD recommendations. Among these were Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) pools Brunel Pensions Partnership and London CIV. Other signatories included UK asset managers such as Fidelity International and Schroders, as well as the London Stock Exchange Group. Several UK climate-focussed asset managers were also on the list, including Climate Asset Management, Impax Asset Management, Greensphere Capital,...

January 17, 2024
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17Jan

Navigating Pension Investments: A Reader’s Concern and an Expert’s Advice

In an era where financial security is a growing concern, one reader, Sophie, finds herself grappling with pension investments and the realization of her lower risk tolerance. Aged 43, Sophie harbors fears about her current pension value of 115,985, compounded by the goal of retiring with an annual income of 30,000 plus the state pension. Understanding Sophie’s Pension Portfolio Sophie’s pension portfolio is diversified across three different pensions. She holds two with Aviva from previous employers, which she had reinvested, leading...

January 17, 2024
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16Jan

UK Pensions Regulator’s new code of practice offers more flexibility for schemes

A new general code of practice issued by the UK Pensions Regulator (TPR) should help improve the operation of pension schemes and manage risk for both members and trustee boards, an expert has said. which consists of 51-topic based modules- has been laid before parliament and is expected to come into force on 27 March. TPR recently published its final response to a consultation on the new code, explaining some of the main changes compared to previous drafts. Its aims...

January 16, 2024
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16Jan

China Unveils Extensive ‘Silver Economy’ Plan to Adapt to Aging Population

China’s is rapidly getting grayer, and amid unsuccessful attempts to boost languishing birth rates, the country has now unveiled plans to reorient a significant part of its massive economy around its aging population. China’s State Council on Monday unveiled a series of measures to promote the “silver economy,” calling on both state-owned and private enterprises to better cater to the elderly and announcing plans to develop 10 industrial parks and increase public and private investments and innovation in elderly products...

January 16, 2024
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16Jan

Canada: Understanding Cyber Risks For Pension Plan Administrators, ACPM

As pension plans are increasingly relying on technology in their administration, there is a corresponding focus on keeping plan assets safe and protecting the rights and interests of plan beneficiaries. Pension plans involve significant amounts of confidential, personal data and assets, making them targets for criminal activity. Pension plan administrators and sponsors are expected to be prepared to recognize, prevent or minimize damage in the event of harm from cyber risks. What this means for how pension administrators discharge their...

January 16, 2024
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16Jan

Data Shows That Saving for Retirement Isn’t a Popular New Year’s Resolution. Here’s Why.

Now on the one hand, it's easy to see why a goal like paying off debt might trump funding a 401(k) or IRA. If you're staring at a credit card balance with a 20% interest rate attached to it, you're going to want to do your best to knock out that debt as soon as possible. Similarly, if you have no money (or little money) set aside for emergency expenses, then it's easy to see why you'd first work...

January 16, 2024
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15Jan

Investors ‘flying blind’ into legal risk of climate change, Oxford researchers warn

As investors assess climate-related financial risk, they are "flying blind" to the risk of climate lawsuits that could hit companies with trillions in damages, according to a research report from Oxford Sustainable Law Programme published Jan. 11 in Science. The Oxford Sustainable Law Programme is a joint initiative of the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment and the Faculty of Law at the University of Oxford, England. Current practices used by investors to assess the financial risk of climate change...

January 15, 2024
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15Jan

Egypt to increase minimum wages, pensions within two months: Official

Sabry added that this move aims to alleviate the impact of the global economic situation on the public, especially with the approach of the holy month of Ramadan. “This step aligns with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's directives to support citizens and alleviate their financial burdens, given the unprecedented rise in price levels and inflation,” Sabry added in a phone call with the Salet El-Tahrir TV show on Sada El-Balad channel. The anticipated wage increases will be the third in a year. Egypt’s headline...

January 15, 2024
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15Jan

Expanding the conversation about aging

Many issues facing older adults intersect with other social inequalities, but experts often fail to keep the experiences of historically underserved communities in mind when discussing aging. Since 2020, the MIT AgeLab’s Aging and Equity Speaker Series has sought to bring together researchers, advocates, and practitioners who aim to understand how aging-related issues affect a broad array of communities. “We think it’s important to offer a platform at MIT that amplifies the work of researchers who are thinking about issues like...

January 15, 2024
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