Asset Allocation – Page 307
-
Features
Portugal changes the rules
The Portugese pensions environment has been hit by a new government legislative change to the social security landscape.The initiative arrived last month in the form of a new law significantly changing social security rules.Previously, pension rights were only available from age 65 onwards or 60 in special cases.Now, any person ...
-
Features
Romania's pensioners at the crossroads
Nine years on from its historic revolution and Romania’s pension scheme is still controlled by the government. The pension system is funded through a proportional earnings-based social insurance tax. The entire old age pensioner population is supported by a 23% contribution from each employee’s gross monthly salary. Simply put, the ...
-
Features
Sweden polarises
Analysts throughout Europe are cautiously monitoring the effect of the euro on equity markets in those countries that are not part of emu, and Sweden is no exception. After only a few weeks trading, the long-term effects remain to be seen but there may be some tantalising hints. The Swedish ...
