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17FebFebruary 17, 2025

Over 20% of Bulgaria’s Pensioners Cannot Afford Basic Necessities

According to Eurostat data, 22.4% of Bulgarians aged 65 and older experience severe material deprivation, meaning they are unable to afford at least seven out of thirteen basic items necessary for a decent quality of life. These essentials include things like replacing worn-out clothes, having some personal spending money each week, renewing old furniture, going on an annual vacation, or handling unexpected expenses. Only Romania has a higher percentage of pensioners in such deprivation, with 23.7% affected. On average, however,...

February 17, 2025

News, SliderAdequacy, Bulgaria

17FebFebruary 17, 2025

Singapore. Rethinking ageing: From caregiving to community and contribution

Caring for an elderly loved one might not be on your radar right now, but it’s a role many of us will take on eventually. “Almost all of us in Singapore will be, or already are, a caregiver,” Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash, CEO of the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), observed. When his childless, widowed paternal uncle, now in his mid-80s, was hospitalised with a severe bout of influenza A, it was Mr Dinesh’s parents – both in their 70s –...

February 17, 2025

News, SliderAging, Healthcare, Singapore

14FebFebruary 14, 2025

Envejecer saludablemente: el desafío de España ante el aumento de la esperanza de vida

El envejecimiento de la población en las principales economías del mundo debería ocupar cada vez más espacio en la agenda pública. Sin embargo, gran parte del enfoque de este debate es negativo, ya que se centra en las amenazas a las que se enfrentarán los servicios públicos: aumento de la carga asistencial en el sistema sanitario, insostenibilidad de las pensiones, mayor necesidad de cuidados de larga duración, menor productividad, entre otras. Frente a este hecho incontestable e inmediato —una sociedad con...

February 14, 2025

NoticiasEnvejecimiento, España, Salud

14FebFebruary 14, 2025

U.S. ETF assets reach record $10.7 trillion in January

Assets in the U.S. exchange-traded fund industry reached a new record of about $10.7 trillion at the end of January, surpassing the prior record of $10.6 trillion at the end of November, according to a Feb. 13 news release by independent research and consultancy firm ETFGI. In January, the U.S. ETF industry amassed net inflows of $90.3 billion, the highest figure ever recorded, well ahead of the previous monthly record of $78.8 billion in January 2018. Vanguard Group led with the highest...

February 14, 2025

News, SliderInvestment, US

14FebFebruary 14, 2025

Pensions vs earnings across Europe: The highest and lowest comparisons

Pensions in the EU amount to some three-fifths of late-career work income. In many European countries, this rate falls below 50%, making it increasingly challenging for pensioners to maintain a decent standard of living. In many European countries, pension income is significantly lower than pre-retirement earnings from work. This makes it difficult for many older people to maintain their standard of living after retirement. Nearly one in six pensioners are at the risk-of-poverty in the EU, with the rate increasing...

February 14, 2025

News, SliderEurope, Income, Pension design

14FebFebruary 14, 2025

Canada. CPP Investments nearing $700 billion

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) reported $699.6 billion in net assets, as of Dec. 31, 2024. The figure represents a $24.5-billion rise relative to the previous quarter. The pension fund manager earned $26 billion in net income, and delivered $1.5 billion in member payments. “Returns were strong this quarter,” said John Graham, president & CEO of CPP Investments in a news release. “Our investment teams were very active with more than 40 transactions signed or closed in...

February 14, 2025

News, SliderCanada, Investment

13FebFebruary 13, 2025

Chile. Gobierno inicia trabajo de implementación de la reforma de pensiones: conforma equipos y espera contar con apoyo del BID

Hace dos semanas el Congreso aprobó la mayor reforma de pensiones desde que en 1981 se creó en Chile el sistema de capitalización individual. Por eso mismo, la implementación tardará años. Pero hay algunos temas que deberán resolverse relativamente pronto, plazos que oficialmente empezarán a correr una vez que se publique la ley, lo que el gobierno proyecta que ocurrirá en marzo. Así, la implementación de este proyecto, por su envergadura, se instala como el gran desafío que tendrán una...

February 13, 2025

NoticiasChile, Reforma de Pensiones

13FebFebruary 13, 2025

Colombia. Gobierno Petro hará nuevo ajuste al presupuesto de los colombianos para garantizar el pago de pensiones

El Gobierno de Gustavo Petro alista en las próximas semanas un nuevo decreto de aplazamiento presupuestal con el objetivo de reorganizar los recortes en sectores clave y proteger el presupuesto dedicado a las pensiones. El anuncio surge tras las preocupaciones generadas por el congelamiento de más de $2,7 billones destinados al régimen de prima media en la primera versión del decreto. Al respecto, el ministro de Hacienda, Diego Guevara, dio claridad sobre la situación. Lo hizo el 11 de febrero...

February 13, 2025

NoticiasColombia, Reforma de Pensiones

13FebFebruary 13, 2025

EIOPA informa sobre consolidación y aumento de activos en fondos de pensiones europeos

EIOPA ha publicado su informe 2024 'IORPs in Focus', que analiza el mercado de fondos de pensiones ocupacionales en Europa. El informe destaca una consolidación continua y un aumento en los activos bajo gestión, que alcanzaron los 2.72 billones de euros a finales de 2023. A pesar de la disminución en el número de Instituciones para la Jubilación Profesional (IORPs), con una caída del 1.7%, se observa un crecimiento en miembros y beneficiarios, alcanzando los 71.6 millones. Además, se...

February 13, 2025

NoticiasEuropa, Regulación

13FebFebruary 13, 2025

Don’t expect AI to make pension decisions just yet, says CFA Institute

AI is steadily shaping the world of pension management, offering new efficiencies, deeper insights, and consistent challenges for pension managers, according to recent research from the CFA Institute. Genevieve Hayman, senior research affiliate at the CFA Institute, explained while AI’s role in pension management is still developing and surpassing efficiency gains, it’s not yet replacing the human decision-making process. Rather, machine learning tools are enhancing their ability to be more informed and accountable in their fiduciary duties, with AI being...

February 13, 2025

News, SliderAI, Pension Management, Technology

February 2025