Pension Funds

Canada's new nuclear strategy aims to build up to 10 new plants, requiring private investment to offset high construction costs. The government plans to de-risk projects to attract large investors, including pension funds.

AMP has decided that bonds are no longer an effective hedge and has reduced their inclusion in some pension funds. The company's signage is located at Quay Quarter Tower in Sydney.

Pension funds, as major institutional investors, are beginning to invest in crypto through regulated vehicles like spot bitcoin ETFs, digital asset investment funds, and crypto-related public companies. Their investments are guided by strict fiduciary responsibilities due to managing retirement assets.

African governments are exploring new methods to finance development as aid budgets shrink and donor priorities shift. Strategies include mobilizing pension funds, attracting private investment, and strengthening regional partnerships.

SpaceX’s $1.8 trillion IPO could challenge pension funds due to concerns over its valuation and governance structure under Musk. The high valuation has raised doubts about its desirability for certain investors.

Susana Mendoza, a mayoral challenger in Chicago, pledged to address the city's $36 billion pension crisis using her experience as state comptroller. She criticized Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget practices, including borrowing to cover back pay and using tax increment financing for schools and teacher contracts, and advocated for cost-cutting measures and difficult negotiations with unions to stabilize finances.

The retirement poverty crisis could be tackled by asking people to save 12% of their salary into pensions. This approach aims to ensure a stable financial future for retirees. Implementing such a strategy may have significant implications for individuals and the economy.

Colombia's government mandates pension funds to reduce overseas assets to 30% as part of economic reforms. The central bank plans a second consecutive 100bps rate hike, raising the benchmark rate to 11.25% to stabilize the currency.