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“We abuse plastic because it is so cheap,” warns UN Environment chief

“We abuse plastic because it is so cheap,” warns UN Environment chief “We abuse plastic because it is so cheap,” warns UN Environment chief

Humanity abuses plastic because it is so cheap, but an ambitious international treaty would massively reduce our dependence on disposable plastics, says Inger Andersen, executive director of the United Nations Environment Program in an interview with AFP Agency. -What are the main obstacles to an ambitious treaty? Today raw virgin polymer is cheaper than recycled […]

Congress: Economy Commission postpones debate on the reform of the pension system until June

Congress: Economy Commission postpones debate on the reform of the pension system until June Congress: Economy Commission postpones debate on the reform of the pension system until June

yesterday the Economy Commission of the Congress met to start the debate on the proposal to reform the Peruvian pension system, a pending task for more than 20 years. However, several legislators expressed their rejection, since the working group chaired by Jorge Montoya, which was formed with the same objective, has not yet presented its […]

They propose allowing the withdrawal of 25% of the AFPs to pay mortgage-backed debts

They propose allowing the withdrawal of 25% of the AFPs to pay mortgage-backed debts They propose allowing the withdrawal of 25% of the AFPs to pay mortgage-backed debts

The law already allows the withdrawal of this amount to pay the initial fee for the purchase of a first property and to repay a mortgage. SAT will auction nearly 700 vehicles: when, where and how to participate? Price of the dollar today in Peru: what is the exchange rate for this May 24? Congresswoman […]

Credicorp: AFP prepare for a possible withdrawal authorization

Credicorp: AFP prepare for a possible withdrawal authorization Credicorp: AFP prepare for a possible withdrawal authorization

The holding of sovereign bonds by the AFPs has increased in recent months according to Credicorp. The hypothesis that is being handled is that these companies are building a more liquid portfolio to be prepared for a possible approval of the withdrawal of funds, since there are eight bills that have been presented in the […]

Chile begins to collect the debts of parents who owe alimony to their children

Chile begins to collect the debts of parents who owe alimony to their children Chile begins to collect the debts of parents who owe alimony to their children

A new law of Alimony entered into force this Saturday in Chili to, through State bodies, collect resources from parents who owe the monthly payment to their children and thus force them to comply with their obligations. “Is today! Our law on Parental Responsibility and Effective Payment of Child Support Pensions enters into force. A […]

AFP: How much can I withdraw from my fund if I plan to buy an apartment and how to apply?

AFP: How much can I withdraw from my fund if I plan to buy an apartment and how to apply? AFP: How much can I withdraw from my fund if I plan to buy an apartment and how to apply?

Thousands of affiliates to the Private Pension System (SPP) are awaiting the eventual approval of a seventh AFP withdrawal. In the Economic Commission of the Congress rest eight legislative projects referred to this issue; however, they do not record any progress in their debate. Given this, the contributors they should know that they have an […]

New AFP withdrawal: a demand that has been stagnant for a year

New AFP withdrawal: a demand that has been stagnant for a year New AFP withdrawal: a demand that has been stagnant for a year

The pandemic accelerated the needs of Peruvians, and in the face of a market that brutally increased costs, the voluntary release of funds from the AFPs was an alternative to survive. In total, six withdrawals were authorized. And, despite controlling the threat of Covid-19from the middle of last year to date, a total of eight […]

Barbarán: “We will open the doors for financial entities to compete with the AFPs”

Barbarán: “We will open the doors for financial entities to compete with the AFPs” Barbarán: “We will open the doors for financial entities to compete with the AFPs”

The president of the Economy Commission of the CongressRosangella Barbarán, pointed out this Monday, May 15, that the pension reform proposal, which is being debated in the management group she leads, states that the financial entities can compete with the Pension Fund Administrators (AFP), in order to attract individual funds from the affiliates. “We are […]

Bolivia: AFP ended its management and from this Monday the State takes control of the funds

Bolivia: AFP ended its management and from this Monday the State takes control of the funds Bolivia: AFP ended its management and from this Monday the State takes control of the funds

After 26 years of service, the pension fund administrators (AFP) Previsión BBVA and Futuro de Bolivia ended their activity in the country on Friday. Thus, this Monday, May 15, the Public Manager of the Long-Term Social Security of Bolivia assumed full control of AFP operations. From now on, this entity will be in charge of […]