Pensions
Worldwide Pension Funds Rebounded in 2023, but Failed to Make Up for 2022’s Wipeout
An OECD study concluded that last year’s progress did not bring funds back to year-end 2021 levels.
Tag: OECD
Asset Allocation
Ontario Pension Launches Investment Venture With Arjun Infrastructure Partners
The University Pension Plan Ontario’s first investment under the partnership is an undisclosed stake in Great Britain’s largest rolling stock company.
Pensions
Developed Nations’ Public Pension Plans Dropped By Average of 15% in 2022
An OECD report details how rough last year was for global funds, although the U.S. was protected slightly by a strong dollar.
Pensions
OECD Pensions Outlook 2022: Developing Asset-Backed Pension Systems
Latest worldwide pensions review discusses how to develop and strengthen asset-backed pensions and makes recommendations on governance and fee structures.
Asset Allocation
Canadian Pension Giant Makes Its First Foray Into Colombian Private Equity
The CPPIB invests $334 million for close to a 20% stake in food retailer D1.
The Role of Life Expectancy in Retirement Age Around the World
An increasing number of governments are pegging retirement age to life expectancy, but it comes with consequences.
Newsmakers
What France’s First-Round Election Results Mean for Pension Reform
Macron has hinted that he will soften his stance on retirement age.
Research
OECD More Than Doubles US Economic Growth Forecast
Fiscal stimulus and a sustained vaccination pace are expected to spur the strongest GDP growth in 37 years.
Alternatives
OECD Report Outlines Challenges Facing ESG Investing
Study finds ‘little evidence’ of consistent ESG over-performance in recent years.
Asset Allocation
Danish Pension, Insurance Assets Grow to $712 Billion
Asset value of sector is more than twice the country’s GDP.
Research
Governments Urged to Bolster Pensions to Adapt to Aging World
OECD warns that countries may not deliver on adopted pension reforms.
Research
Trade Wars Taking Toll on Global Growth
OECD blames dimming economic outlook on trade tensions, policy uncertainty.
Market Moves
What Recession? Forecasts See Only a Slowdown
Establishment outlooks find US will avoid an actual economic contraction up ahead.