December 2024
04Dec

OECD Pensions Outlook 2024: Improving Asset-backed Pensions for Better Retirement Outcomes and More Resilient Pension Systems

By Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Over the past two decades, asset-backed pensions have become a key pillar of retirement systems, with assets more than tripling to over USD 56 trillion in 2023. These pensions diversify resources for financing retirement and complement pay-as-you-go systems, enhancing resilience to economic shocks and demographic challenges. Their robust design, regulation, and supervision are important for delivering strong retirement outcomes. The 2024 OECD Pensions Outlook provides a valuable resource for policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders, providing comprehensive analysis...

December 4, 2024
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04Dec

Consideraciones y propuestas para la expansión de la cobertura de pensiones entre los trabajadores independientes en el Perú

Por Noelia Bernal Lobato El presente documento busca situar el problema de la expansión de la cobertura entre los trabajadores independientes —una población con altos niveles de exclusión en la protección social contributiva— en el sistema de pensiones del Perú. Se proponen tres políticas para aumentar la participación de estos trabajadores: afiliación automática al sistema, reglamentación de pensiones sociales y difusión de pensiones proporcionales, junto con reformas administrativas y tecnológicas para mejorar dicha cobertura. Se plantea que estas políticas, además...

December 4, 2024
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03Dec

Strong action is needed to make retirement systems more inclusive, resilient and innovative

The design and governance of asset-backed pensions should be enhanced to foster more inclusive and resilient systems, secure better outcomes for individuals and contribute to sustainable economic growth and innovation, according to new analysis from the OECD. Pension assets in OECD countries grew by 10% in 2023, reaching over USD 56 trillion, more than triple the level seen two decades ago. Total assets hit USD 63 trillion after adding pension reserve funds held by governments. The 2023 total is 5%...

December 3, 2024
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November 2024
29Nov

Fondo de pensiones del Reino Unido se enfrenta a las críticas por su inversión en Bitcoin

Un fondo de pensiones del Reino Unido ha sido objeto de escrutinio por su decisión de invertir en Bitcoin. El fondo asignó 1,5 millones de libras de su fondo de activos de 50 millones de libras a Bitcoin, con el objetivo de mejorar los rendimientos de los empleados. Esta medida se produjo antes de un aumento significativo de los precios de Bitcoin tras la victoria electoral de Donald Trump. Varios expertos han criticado la decisión del fondo de pensiones,...

November 29, 2024
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29Nov

Population Trends Across the Globe

By Anne Morse These population estimates and projections show population trends that are unique to some countries and others that represent broader global shifts. They also help the U.S. government and the public answer fundamental questions about the world’s people and places. Today, the Census Bureau published revised estimates and projections for 34 countries or areas. The updates incorporate new population data and changes in demographic trends. Get the report here

November 29, 2024
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29Nov

Brazil: Employment & Benefits – 2024 Highlights and 2025 Outlook

By Aline Fidelis This year has brought several significant updates to Brazilian labor law, with key changes focusing on equal pay, digital communication requirements, and debate over the regulation of platform work. These developments highlight the increasing emphasis on gender equality, workplace mental health, and the evolving nature of work in the gig economy. This article outlines the key highlights from 2024 and looks ahead to 2025. Get the report here

November 29, 2024
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29Nov

Megatrends and the Future of Social Protection

By Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Ageing populations, changing labour markets, and climate change are affecting economies and societies across OECD countries. What challenges do these “megatrends” pose for social protection systems? What are the implications of these trends for the coverage, the effectiveness, and – critically – the funding of social protection today and tomorrow? With an eye towards informing future reforms, this report presents a broad stocktaking of population ageing, changing patterns of labour supply, new and emerging...

November 29, 2024
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29Nov

Pension Liquidity Risk

By Kristy Jansen, Sven Klingler, Angelo Ranaldo & Patty Duijm Pension funds rely on interest rate swaps to hedge the interest rate risk arising from their liabilities. Analyzing unique data on Dutch pension funds, we show that this hedging behavior exposes pension funds to liquidity risk due to margin calls, which can be as large as 15% of their total assets. Our analysis uncovers three key findings: (i) pension funds with tighter regulatory constraints use swaps more aggressively; (ii) in...

November 29, 2024
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29Nov

Chinese Pension Insurance, Risk Attitudes, and Household Asset Allocation

By Hua Chen, Han Xiao, Yunxiao Guo & Ding Li Optimising household asset allocation is vital for expanding domestic demand in developing countries. This study uses 2017, 2019, and 2021 China Household Finance Survey (CHFS) data to explore pension insurance's effect on asset allocation among Chinese households. Key findings include that higher pension balances encourage investments in riskier assets. Specifically, for every 10% increase in pension account balances, the likelihood of investing in the risk asset market rises by 5%, and...

November 29, 2024
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27Nov

Estudio para la reducción de las desigualdades de género en el Sistema de Ahorro para el Retiro

Por Comisión Nacional del Sistema de Ahorro para el Retiro A través de un análisis integral de las brechas de género en el Sistema de Ahorro para el Retiro, se diagnosticaron sus principales problemáticas y causas raíz, con el fin de generar políticas públicas para prevenir, corregir y mejorar la situación pensionaria de las mujeres en México. Libro completo aquí

November 27, 2024
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