Germany: the support fund and its renaissance

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The support fund system for financing employee benefit schemes in Germany is described. The circumstances surrounding the reemergence of this type of financing vehicle are briefly discussed as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the support fund system. According to a recent employee benefits survey in the country, the support system is the second most popular method for funding pension benefits, with 15% of employers preferring this financing vehicle.

Germany, Social policy

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Long-term expatriation - the World Bank's new approach

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Issues concerning the policy on cash payments for expatriate staff adopted by The World Bank are discussed. The reasons for the changes, the costs to the company and benefits and disadvantages of the new system are examined.

Human resource management, World Bank, Expatriation

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Report from Spain: health-care coverage

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The administration and funding of the public healthcare system in Spain is discussed. The trend towards greater numbers opting for private healthcare insurance and the legal and tax implications of such schemes are examined.

Spain, Health insurance, Insurance policies, Public health administration

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