Pensions
Study: Decline in DB Plans Widens Income Inequality Gap
NCPERS research found that increasing income inequality ‘degrades national economic growth.’
Tag: Pension Reform
Pensions
Germany Plans Pension Reform, Establishment of 200B-Euro Fund
Draft legislation would increase pension contributions amidst an aging population.
Asset Allocation
UK Pension Reforms Aim to Boost Pensions, Local Business
The Mansion House reforms also seek to create superfunds to consolidate the ‘fragmented’ defined benefit market.
Newsmakers
Connecticut Leaders Agree to Reform State Pension System
Governor says changes will save the state and its cities more than $840 million over 31 years.
News
French Fume as Macron Bypasses Parliament to Pass Pension Reform
Widespread protests and no-confidence votes respond to move to force through legislation that increases the retirement age to 64 from 62.
Newsmakers
Australia Seeks Public Consultation on Pension Legislation
Former government accused of raiding superannuation system ‘with devastating impacts’ on savings.
Newsmakers
France Braces for Further Protests Over Retirement Age Increase
After Tuesday walk-outs, unions are calling for massive demonstrations this weekend.
Newsmakers
Proposed Dutch Pension Reform Would Phase Out DB Plans
If passed, the law would come into effect at the start of 2023, with a transition deadline of 2027.
Newsmakers
What France’s First-Round Election Results Mean for Pension Reform
Macron has hinted that he will soften his stance on retirement age.
Newsmakers
President Macron of France Fighting to Raise Retirement Age Ahead of Election
The divisive issue has become a flashpoint of the campaign.
Pensions
Bill Would Move New Texas State Employees to 401(k)-Like Plan
The proposed pension reform would affect workers hired after Sept. 1, 2022.
Pensions
Backlash Puts Vermont Pension Reform on Hold
State speaker places public retirement systems proposal on backburner amid furor from state teachers and employees.
Pensions
Kentucky Lawmakers Override Pension Bill Veto
Law, opposed by governor, is allowed to stand, requiring teachers to contribute more and work longer before earning benefits.
Newsmakers
Vermont Pension Reform Plan Blasted by State Teachers, Workers
Proposal would require public employees to contribute more, work longer, and earn less.
Pensions
Single-Employer Plans Can Lower Target Returns to 4% and 5%
Under the pension relief bill, allocators can aggressively de-risk corporate funds, says Insight Investment.