Share and share alike

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Some industry observers suggest the UK government may need to introduce monetary inducements, such as grants, in order to encourage firms to start employee shareholding schemes. Companies planning to introduce employee shareholding schemes can decide between three systems. They can choose between a share option plan, in which shares are given to employees. A Save As You Earn scheme which allows employees to buy shares at a reduced rate or a free share scheme as part of a profit sharing incentive. A UK study found many small firms were reluctant to introduce a share ownership program.

Stock Ownership Plans, United Kingdom, Analysis, Employee benefits, Employee stock options, Employee stock ownership plans

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The burden of age

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Demographic change means that China needs to reform its pension system, and the one-child policy is likely to mean a sharp increase in the dependency ratio. Loss-making companies cannot easily liquidate until their social welfare obligations have been shed. The pensions system has changed to a funded system, but much of the funds are being used for existing pensioners, and those who have contributed will later want pensions. Pension funds cannot easily invest in the stock market due to risk levels.

Pension Funds & Benefit Plans, Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs), Social Service Support-Elderly, China, Pensions, Pension funds, Welfare reform, Elder services

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