UK Pension Scheme Makes Historic 3% Bitcoin Allocation, Pioneering Institutional Crypto Adoption

Cartwright, a UK-based pension advisory firm, has advised a pension scheme to allocate 3% of its assets to Bitcoin, marking a significant step in the UK’s institutional crypto adoption. This move, valued at approximately $59 million, represents a shift towards diversifying investment strategies and harnessing the potential of Bitcoin’s asymmetric returns. The decision reflects a growing trend of institutional investors exploring innovative solutions to future-proof their portfolios in a challenging economic environment.

India Launches NPS Vatsalya: A New Pension Scheme for Children

India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, will launch the NPS Vatsalya scheme, a new pension scheme aimed at children, on September 18th. The program allows parents to secure their children’s financial future by investing in the National Pension System (NPS). The launch event will be held in New Delhi and will feature school children participating in the launch alongside the Minister.

India’s Unified Pension Scheme: A Middle Ground Between Old and New

The Indian government has announced a new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for government employees, aiming to address concerns surrounding the current National Pension Scheme (NPS). UPS aims to provide a guaranteed monthly pension, similar to the old scheme (OPS), while maintaining the contributory element of NPS. This article examines the pros and cons of all three schemes and analyzes the potential impact of UPS on pension reforms in India.

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