500,000 Kazakhstan citizens may be left unemployed with rise of retirement age
Raising the retirement age for women will cause a dramatic jobs deficit and unemployment in Kazakhstan: experts.
Early retirement possible with enough savings: Kazakhstan Minister
The current savings threshold in Kazakhstan is 3.1 million tenge ($20.7 thousand) for women and 2.8 million tenge ($18.7 thousand) for men.
Retirement reform picking up in Kazakhstan
A special attention is given to employees working in tough and hazardous conditions; their employers will allocated extra 5% into their pension funds.
Marchenko plans to retire at 55
Chairman of Kazakhstan National Bank Gregory Marchenko plans to retire in 2015.
There is no final political decision on raising the retirement age for women so far: Vice PM Kelimbetov
When there are decent working conditions in place, everyone is willing to work as long as possible: Central Bank Governor.
Kazakhstan to gradually raise retirement age for women
The changes should be gradual. For women who will be retiring before 2018 the retirement age will be annually raised by half a year within the following 10 years: Labor Minister.
Shocked world media speculates on pope's successor
The world's media Tuesday speculated on whether the next pontiff may come from the developing world, while paying mixed tributes to Pope Benedict XVI following his shock resignation announcement.
'Dysfunction' in Congress puts US at risk: Panetta
Chronic deadlock in Congress threatens to derail the US economy, damage national security and undermine public trust in its leaders.
Cathay asks crew to volunteer for early retirement
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific on Tuesday asked its cabin crew to volunteer for early retirement as part of its cost-cutting measures to boost profitability amid a global slowdown.
Central Bank Governor Gregory Marchenko refuses to comment on efforts to raise retirement age
According to him, the Government and the Parliament will be responsible for any final decisions.
Ratio of retired and employable people in Kazakhstan starts to change in 2013
The number of employable people is going to be decreasing the number of retired people will be growing starting from 2013 in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan approves 9-percent pension raise for 2013
Kazakhstan government has signed a decree raising pensions by 9 percent starting from January, 2013.
MP doubts Kazakhstan's pension savings system
Kazakhstan Majilis deputy from the Communist party Vladislav Kossarev has doubts about Kazakhstan’s pension system.
Pensions to be raised by 9% starting from January 1, 2013
As of December 1, 2012 the average retirement allowance stands at $257.
Toughening of the country’s retirement legislation may cause social tensions
We have to admit the country’s pension system has faced a crisis. Peniosn funds are ineffective in managing the money. Inflation is eating the accumulations, a Majilisman believes.
Majority of polled Kazakhstan citizens want to work past retirement
36 percent of those who want to work until retirement (and after if they can) are confident that it is impossible to live on pension payments.
Almaty rallies against Marchenko's retiremen age initiative
Besides adopting a resolution - Say no to raising retirement age! Fire Marchenko! - the protestors also target private pension funds in Kazakhstan.
Marchenko keeps advocating raise of retirement age in Kazakhstan
We have submitted our suggestions to the previous Prime-Minister and Ministry of Labor and Social Protection: Marchenko.
Russia marks Putin's 60th birthday
Putin turned 60 the official retirement age in the country he has dominated for the past 12 years, as critics snickered that his image of an energetic, young macho leader no longer corresponds with his age.
Boxing: Sapiyev mulling to become public officer in case of retirement
Kazakhstan’s boxer and Olympic champion Serik Sapiyev visited Arystan Specialized Lyceum and shared his future plans with the students.
