Pensions/Benefits

Saving for What?

Global Assets — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:45:18 -0400

Savings for What?

The Global Assets Project's Ray Boshara explains how asset building can enhance microfinance programs on CGAP's Microfinance Gateway.

Microsave Briefing Notes on Grameen II #2

Global Assets — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:54:33 -0400

This document discusses how Grameen II has revolutionized the process of accepting deposit by providing its services not only to the members, but also to the general public.

The document describes the various characteristics associated with

Cash, Children or Kind? Developing Security for Low-Income People in Old Age in Africa

Global Assets — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:25:51 -0400

Cash, Children or Kind? Developing Security for Low-Income People in Old Age in Africa

Clearinghouse on International Developments in Child, Youth and Family Policies

Global Assets — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:46:58 -0500

The Clearinghouse, sponsored by Columbia University, "provides cross-national, comparative information about the policies, programs, benefits and services available in the advanced industrialized countries to address child, youth, and family needs. Coverage focuses on 23 advanced industrialized countries.

"Social Development and the Potential of Assets: International Perspectives"

Global Assets — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:06:47 -0400

In this publication, Li Zou and Michael Sherraden of the Center for Social Development at Washington University in St. Louis provide an introduction to a special issue of Social Development Issues on social development and the potential of assets.

"Time to Mainstream Micro-Pensions in India"

Global Assets — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:21:47 -0400

In this paper dated April 2007, Mukul G. Asher, Professor of Public Policy at National University of Singapore and a collaborator outline three broad directions under which reform of India's complex social security system should proceed.

Singapore Central Provident Fund

Global Assets — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:28:08 -0400

Singapore's Central Provident Fund (CPF) is primarily for retirement, although can be used for a variety of asset-building purposes.

KiwiSaver Plus (proposed)

Global Assets — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:26:13 -0400

The KiwiSaver Plus proposal from the New Zealand Institute would build on the government’s KiwiSaver program by starting this savings product at birth and incorporating more incentives to save.

KiwiSaver

Global Assets — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:23:57 -0400

The KiwiSaver scheme in New Zealand is a voluntary, work-based savings initiative to help citizens with their long-term saving for retirement. From July 2007, most employees aged 18-65 will be automatically enrolled into KiwiSaver when they begin a new job. Anyone under the age of 65 can join KiwiSaver.

Personal Retirement Savings Accounts - Ireland

Global Assets — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:09:06 -0400

Ireland recently introduced a new savings vehicle called a Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA) to help people who lack a pension or other retirement savings plan to save in a portable account they can keep throughout their lives. While individuals can open a PRSA on their own, employers who do not offer a pension plan, who have a plan that does not allow voluntary contribution, or that excludes workers for six months or more must make PRSAs available to all of their employees, including part-time and contract workers. Contributions from individuals and employers are tax-advantaged, but no progressive feature providing special incentives for low-income savers exists at this time.
Overview of Personal Retirement Savings Accounts
Personal Retirement Savings Accounts (PRSAs) A Consumer Guide
Personal Retirement Savings Accounts (PRSAs) Employer's Obligations

Superannuation - Australia

Global Assets — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:29:24 -0400

Started in its present form in the early 1990s, Australia’s superannuation program helps workers save for their retirement. Employers are required to contribute at least 9 percent of their employee’s salaries into a retirement savings product of their employee’s choosing.