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The Pension Research Council of The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to generating debate on key policy issues affecting pensions and other employee benefits. We sponsor interdisciplinary research on the entire range of private pension and social security programs, as well as related benefit plans in the United States and around the world.

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  • Documents labeled "HSA Health Savings Account" alongside a calculator, pen, and glasses on a desk, representing financial planning.

    Health Savings Accounts (HSA) have grown over the past 16 years, providing retirees with added financial security, explain Nevenka Vrdoljak and Susan Feng of Bank of America. Via RetireSecure blog….

  • A calculator, pen, and dollar bills lie on a wooden surface next to a notepad with "ROLL OVER IRA" written on it, representing financial planning or retirement savings.

    Though IRAs can provide great investment options and sophisticated advice for retirees, many may benefit from remaining in company 401(k) plans after leaving their jobs, explains Catherine Reilly, retirement and investment expert, via RetireSecure blog….

  • A small group of people having a meeting or consultation. An older person with short white hair is discussing documents with two younger individuals, seated on a sofa. A laptop and glass of water are visible.

    Young adults are committed to solving global problems yet they are less optimistic and less engaged in financial matters. Financial education, retirement planning, and workplace benefits participation can help manage financial stress and improve long-term outcomes for this cohort, report Surya Kolluri and Emily Watson of the TIAA Institute and Jeanne de Cervens of the Georgetown University McDonogh School of Business. Via RetireSecure blog. …

  • An illustration of three people sitting closely on a bench, showing a sense of togetherness and family.

    Differential access to employer-provided retirement plans is a key indicator of racial, ethnic, and gender disparities in retirement preparedness, find researchers Luisa Blanco of Pepperdine University and Ron Hays of UCLA Department of Medicine, via RetireSecure blog. …

  • A pair of hands holds an open notebook with the word "PLAN" written on it, surrounded by a circular arrangement of falling wooden blocks on a wooden surface.

    Attitudes toward the future shape household wealth accumulation, as well as kids’ saving and non-financial choices, report researchers John Knowles of Simon Fraser University and Andrew Postlewaite of the University of Pennsylvania, via the RetireSecure Blog….

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Pension Funds and Sustainable Investment: Challenges and Opportunities

P. Brett Hammond, Raimond Maurer, and Olivia S. Mitchell, Editors
Spring 2023

Pension Funds and Sustainable Investment: Challenges and Opportunities responds to rising global interest in environmental, social, governance (ESG), and impact investing to generate positive impact while generating financial return. Contributors explore the pros and cons of pension ESG investments and discuss case studies from the US and around the world. The findings will interest researchers, management/advisory firms, financial advisors, asset owners, and policymakers.

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