Podcasts about pension reform

Le 14 octobre 2025, le Premier ministre a annoncé que l'augmentation de l'âge légal de départ à la retraite sera suspendue jusqu'à après l'élection présidentielle de 2027.Traduction :On 14 October 2025, the French Prime Minister announced that the planned increase in the retirement age will be postponed until after the 2027 presidential election. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Darren and Nico chat to defined contribution and financial wellbeing consultant, Hymans' James Smith. We spend a lot of the podcast focusing on James' blueprint for pensions reform - Retirement Reimagined - which is co-authored in a personal capacity with Alexandra Miles. We discuss and debate many of the ideas in the paper, including changes to the state pension, the creation of a Universal Employment Pension, the use of CDC, and sidecar savings... all with the aim of delivering better retirement outcomes for normal people. Massive hats off to James and Alexandra for committing their own time and resource to this - it's a fab read! We also, of course, find out how James got into pensions and ask what value for money means to him.

France's new Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has proposed freezing President Emmanuel Macron's controversial pension reform in a bid to avert a no-confidence vote. The concession meets a key demand from the Socialist Party, whose support is crucial in parliament. Paul Smith, a French politics expert at the University of Nottingham, told FRANCE 24 he was surprised Lecornu “went as far as he did” by suspending Macron's flagship economic reform until the next presidential election. He added that “an awful lot of decisions depend on timing”, noting that this move will keep the pension reform front and centre ahead of the 2027 vote.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has presented the government's long-awaited budget. But will it pass? And can the government finally resolve the recurring political battle over raising the retirement age?The International Monetary Fund has released its global economic outlook, projecting growth of 3.2% for the year ahead. However, concerns remain over global trade and the potential impact of tariffs.And Cape Verde's national football team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time. We take a look at the investment that helped get them there.

In the face of an unprecedented political crisis, France's re-appointed prime minister Sébastien Lecornu proposed suspending President Emmanuel Macron's signature pension reform enacted in 2023.  Speaking before parliament, Lecornu warned however of the estimated cost of such a move as he pressed lawmakers to agree on next year's budget.  Also in the segment, the US and China have started collecting new tit-for-tat port fees imposed on each other's maritime transport and shipping industry. 

In this episode, Mark Morton dives into the swirling speculation around the upcoming UK budget. From leaked memos and proposed tax hikes to the political balancing act behind non-dom policies and dividend allowances, Mark offers a candid take on what might be coming and what it could mean for businesses, investors, and taxpayers. With reflections on corporation tax, CGT, pension reforms, and the messaging that drives economic migration, this is a sharp, accessible breakdown of fiscal policy in motion.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

South Africa's pension and retirement fund sector sits at the intersection of financial security and social transformation. As unemployment, inequality, and climate change intensify, ESG principles are no longer optional, they are essential. In this episode of Sustainable Returns, David Levinson speaks with Andile Hlanti, Institutional Consultant, about how ESG is reshaping the future of retirement investing in South Africa. They also discuss why trustees are moving from a compliance mindset to an impact-driven approach and the unique design of the Nedgroup Investments Multi-Managed Future Focus Equity Fund, managed by three investment-led and black-owned asset managers. LinkedIn · YouTube

The Three Old Hacks consider the ramifications of the Afghan super-injunction story which has consumed the British media this week and the way it has "seeped into the toxic subject of immigration".The British have something of a "negligent attitude to those who have helped them", says Mihir Bose, former BBC Sport editor. It is wrong that this has become politicised into an immigration issue when "the Afghan interpreters are the good guys", says David Smith, Economics editor of The Sunday Times. Why did the Labour government keep the super-injunction for a year after they came to power? "They may have wanted not to do anything that might lead to questioning of their patriotism", says political analyst Nigel Dudley.The Three Old Hacks also look at the Welfare State and consider why it has grown so much. Do we have a "national sense of entitlement", they ask.And is Donald Trump really going to rebrand soccer in the United States as 'football' with all the potential confusion that entails.Get in contact with the podcast by emailing threeoldhacks@outlook.com, we'd love to hear from you!

French Prime Minister François Bayrou will face a no-confidence vote from Socialist MPs after talks between unions and employers over a reform of the country's pension system failed to reach a compromise. France's highest auditing authority earlier showed that the pension system could run a deficit of as much as €30 billion by 2045 if nothing is changed. Also in this edition, FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago looks at the economic impact of the border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia.

Japan's parliament enacted Friday a revised pension reform bill that calls for a measure to shore up basic pension benefits.

Lee Enterprises Statehouse reporter Brenden Moore joins Springfield's Morning News to discuss the new state budget, tax hikes that impact young men, and pension reform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) discusses the state budget, spending, and how Republicans should approach pension reform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Representative Mark Batinick, a pension policy advisor for the Illinois Policy Institute, joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the state budget, pension reform, and why Republicans are in bad shape for 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Japanese government on Friday adopted public pension system reform legislation for deliberations at parliament.

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Tuesday approved draft legislation for pension system reform at a meeting of the party's decision-making General Council.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday suggested his intention to submit a pension system reform bill as early as this week.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will do an in-depth analysis of the new national pension reform bill.

France's independent public audit office shared its assessment of the pension system deficit with Prime Minister François Bayrou this Thursday. This is the starting point of a renegotiation of the 2023 pension reform that raised the legal retirement age from 62 to 64. Both worker and employer representatives will start discussions next week. One option on the table to reduce that deficit is to complement the existing worker and employer contributions with private sector pension funds. We take a closer look in this edition.

We dive into the intricate world of pension funds, featuring an insightful discussion with Alishya Hartington Clark, a DC (Defined Contribution) specialist from the Pension and Lifetime Savings Association. The conversation, recorded on November 11th, precedes a major announcement by the new Chancellor regarding significant pension reforms. We explore why a government could push towards UK alternative assets, the inherent risks and benefits, and the ongoing dialogue between the government and the pension industry. TO GO FURTHERChallenge the status quo, cut through the hype, and debunk misleading marketing claims.

Les grèves contre la réforme des retraites continuent en 2024, perturbant le transport public et entraînant des manifestations massives à travers le pays.Translation in English:Strikes against pension reform continue in 2024, disrupting public transport and leading to massive protests across the country. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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Many French oppose President Macron's pension reform delaying retirement until age 64. According to a study, less than half feel valued at work and want to retire sooner to enjoy life.

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First Republic Bank is the third bank to fail this year, and the largest. What does this tell us about the financial system? Karen Shaw Petrou, co-founder and managing partner of Federal Financial Analytics, joins us. And, May Day marks labor rights around the world. In France, citizens protest pension reform that plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. NPR Paris correspondent Eleanor Beardsley joins us. Then, who owns history? When documentation of historical events is often stored behind paywalls, the answer is unclear. Filmmaker Richard Misek joins us to talk about his new documentary, "A History of the World According to Getty Images."

This week, I dive into the massive wave of strikes and protests that have surged in France over the past 3 months. At it's peak, the protests swelled to over a million people, bringing young and old together on the streets.This is now the 12th week of action that has been underpinned by strikes and acts of civil disobedience organized by unions and workers across the country. We recorded this episode a couple weeks ago, and since then there have been some major developments to report. On Friday April 14th, France's constitutional council approved President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms. This paved the way for Macron to sign these reforms into law, which he did the very next day, Saturday the 15th. The new law will go into affect in September. These hugely unpopular developments sparked a new round of protests during which many were arrested and fires were ignited across the country.  In the western city of Rennes (“REN”), the entrance to a police station was set ablaze. Trade union members also engaged in creative acts of civil disobedience by dumping gas and power meters outside a government building.Protestors continue to call for raising taxes on the wealthy and employers rather than raising the retirement age, but these calls have been completely ignored.This morning Macron addressed the country about the new pension laws, stating that these changes “were needed to guarantee everyone's pension” and that “gradually working more means also producing more wealth for our whole country.” During his address, people across the country banged saucepans together to drown out his words, their rallying cry being “Macron won't listen to us? We won't listen to him!”  France's main labor unions have called for another mass protest on May 1st, International Workers' Day. I've joined forces with my dear friend and fellow podcaster Desmond Price of the Independent Thought podcast to create a bi-weekly news segment called Under the Radar. In it, we discuss important news articles that deserve much more attention and amplification. As always, I'll be highlighting stories that shine light on our capitalist hellscape, which are often the same stories that major corporate media outlets ignore or suppress.  We'll be sharing the full discussion, including the video, with our Patreon supporters every other week.And I want to add that this is where I'll be sharing my own views and reactions much more readily than I tend to do during my interviews. If you want to hear me get fired up about the evils in our capitalist world, this Under the Radar segment is for you!Patreon for Cocktails & Capitalism: https://www.patreon.com/cocktailsandcapitalism?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorPatreon for Independent Thought: https://www.patreon.com/Independentthought?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fanSupport the showCocktails & Capitalism is an anticapitalist labor of love, but we could use your help to make this project sustainable. If you can support our work with even a dollar a month, that would really help us continue to strengthen the class consciousness of folks suffering under capitalism around the globe. https://www.patreon.com/cocktailsandcapitalism

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The Two Hundred Sixty-Seventh Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: F.B.I. Arrests National Guardsman in Leak of Classified Documents Jack Teixeira: What we know about Pentagon leak suspect What we know about 21-year-old accused of leaking top-secret documents DeSantis signs Florida bill banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy North Korea tests first ever solid fuel ICBM, Hwasong-18 Russia's commando units gutted by Ukraine war, U.S. leak shows Europe presses tough Taiwan stance after backlash against Macron comments Biden casts US and Ireland as allies in quest for shared values Legal veto threatens Macron's pension reform. Is that good news for him? DeMar DeRozan's daughter distracts Raptors with screams in Bulls game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World This Week: Emmanuel Macron's domestic battles... and the eyebrows raised among allies after his remarks on Taiwan. Also on the show; Joe Biden returns to his Irish roots. Our Friday panel of journalists weigh in on the emotion and the gaffes.

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Tensions remain in France, as the country's constitutional council is set to give its ruling on the government's new pension reform this week. China kicks off military exercises around Taiwan just days after the country's president met with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate is found guilty of multiple murders. The WWE apologizes after using footage of Auschwitz for a WrestleMania promo. A pilot safely lands a flight after a venomous cobra was found in the plane's cockpit. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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Since January this year, hundreds of thousands of people have walked out across France in protest of proposed changes to the national pension age. France's unions have stepped up action against the unpopular reforms. The protests have made moving around cities difficult with regular traffic jams, train and flight delays.

After a surviving two no-confidence vote against French President Emmanuel Macron's government, Roger Cohen, Paris bureau chief for The New York Times and author of several books, most recently, An Affirming Flame: Meditations on Life and Politics (Knopf, 2023), discusses what's next for France's pension reform which would raise the age of retirement from 62 to 64 for most workers.

Mass demonstrations in Paris and other cities over President Macron's decision to raise the country's retirement age. Garbage is piling up in the streets of the capital as collectors refuse to work and protests also causing flight delays and even the delivery of fuel to gas stations. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Alex Hogan, FOX News Foreign Correspondent based in London, about the protests that seem to be getting larger everyday and whether or not there is an end in sight.  Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Emmanuel Macron narrowly survived two no-confidence votes, sparked by his pushing a pension-reform package through the legislature without bringing it up for a vote. But his troubles are far from over. Covid and the war in Ukraine exacerbated Russia's long-standing demographic woes. And we analyse the artistry of the world's greatest mime, born 100 years ago today.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emmanuel Macron narrowly survived two no-confidence votes, sparked by his pushing a pension-reform package through the legislature without bringing it up for a vote. But his troubles are far from over. Covid and the war in Ukraine exacerbated Russia's long-standing demographic woes. And we analyse the artistry of the world's greatest mime, born 100 years ago today.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lenders contribute $30 billion to rescue First Republic Bank, French President Emmanuel Macron pushes his pension reform through Parliament and seven Virginia sheriff's deputies face murder charges.

From the BBC World Service: There have been protests inside and outside the French parliament as President Emmanuel Macron invoked special constitutional powers to pass his contentious pensions bill, which he said is needed to ensure the system does not go bust. BBC Paris Correspondent Hugh Schofield was watching proceedings unfold in the French capital. Plus, today is St Patrick’s Day, so how does Ireland make the most of this opportunity when it comes to trade? Marketplace’s Leanna Bryne’s been finding out.

The French President has used a special constitutional power to force his pension reforms through the national assembly. Crowds converged on Place de la Concorde in response to raising the retirement age from 62 to 64. The plans had sparked two months of heated political debate and strikes. Also on the programme: the prospective meeting between the leaders of China and Russia; and greenwashing - we hear that there are now a number of associated terms - but what are green hushing, green crowding and green lighting? (Image: Firefighters extinguish a fire after a demonstration near the National Assembly after the French National Assembly vote on the government's proposed pension reform law in Paris, France, on 16 March 2023. Credit: Badra/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

From the BBC World Service: There have been protests inside and outside the French parliament as President Emmanuel Macron invoked special constitutional powers to pass his contentious pensions bill, which he said is needed to ensure the system does not go bust. BBC Paris Correspondent Hugh Schofield was watching proceedings unfold in the French capital. Plus, today is St Patrick’s Day, so how does Ireland make the most of this opportunity when it comes to trade? Marketplace’s Leanna Bryne’s been finding out.

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From the BBC World Service: At what age should you be able to retire? French President Emmanuel Macron is set for another showdown with trade unions as he tries to reform the state pension system. Plus, how smog is causing parts of India to grind to a halt. And, we hear from Seoul in South Korea where there are tight anti-Covid restrictions on travelers from China.

From the BBC World Service: At what age should you be able to retire? French President Emmanuel Macron is set for another showdown with trade unions as he tries to reform the state pension system. Plus, how smog is causing parts of India to grind to a halt. And, we hear from Seoul in South Korea where there are tight anti-Covid restrictions on travelers from China.