Risk63 down, 27 leftHighlighting the increasing corporate trend, General Electric, Caterpillar and Boeing have moved away from their defined benefit (DB) retirement plans to defined contribution (DC).
InvestingCaveat EmptorMark Rothko set a price record for contemporary art in 2012 when one of his paintings sold for $86.9 million. The international art market is running hot, but, as with any investment, there are risks.
MarketsSearching for a drop of AmritaIndia continues to experiment with its voluntary pensions system in the hope of developing a lasting and sustainable retirement savings culture.
InvestingIn the euro we trustA recently published study by Allianz International Pensions finds that Austria, Germany and Italy are more confident in the euro than France, the Netherlands and United Kingdom. Switzerland retains its neutrality.
DemographicsAging well in the information ageOld people and new technology may seem an unlikely mix. But this needn’t be the case.
RiskTurn the tideIf humanity continues to destroy the oceans, we will ultimately destroy ourselves in the process, says marine biologist Callum Roberts.
SavingsCompletely inadequateIndia’s state pension system is at once sorely lacking and hugely expensive. Fortunately, there is still time for the big changes needed for the good of the country’s long-term financial security.
RiskIs Solvency II suitable for IORPs?Solvency II-like regulations could be applied to European occupational pensions, but is it really the best approach?
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MarketsCatching a Korean waveOver the last couple of years, South Korean pop culture has taken center stage as the darling of the country's export economy, writes Raymond Chan, chief investment officer of Allianz Global Investors A-P.
InvestingBeyond profitsInspired as much by Mahatma Gandhi as by capitalist principles, the Bajaj Group is a company with a vision that goes beyond profits, says Sanjiv Bajaj, the youngest son of famed entrepreneur Rahul Bajaj.
Social SecurityThe search for sustainabilityA report on pension adequacy in the EU reveals some harsh truths about the way ahead and deserves more attention from the media.
InvestingEurope has what it takes to succeedWhile some consider Europe an economic basket case, you shouldn’t write-off the continent yet, argues the CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo, the largest bank in Italy.
MarketsThai prosperityThailand is on an economic roll, with the stock market and investor confidence high following recovery from the devastating floods of 2011. But a deteriorating rice situation is threatening the positive outlook.
InvestingSharing the loadEncouraging governments to issue longevity bonds may sound hazardous, but by supporting a longevity capital market, they could share the risk of rising life expectancy for their own benefit and that of investors.