Experts from Russian, Serbian pension funds discuss fulfillment of social security agreement
Representatives of the Russian Pension Fund and the Serbian Institute for Social Insurance held a series of meetings in Moscow last week. Experts of the two countries discussed the implementation of the bilateral social security agreement signed in late 2017.
Over 1.1 million Russians confirm their right to preretirement benefits in 2019
As of October 1, the Russian Pension Fund had reaffirmed the right of over 1.1 million pre-retirees to social support and benefits prescribed by the new legislature. The information was directed to employers, the authorities and benefit-providing agencies or pre-retirees themselves in client services of the Pension Fund, their personal accounts or multifunctional centers.
Anton Drozdov wins World Pension Summit award
Russian Pension Fund Board Chairman Anton Drozdov was presented with the honorary certificate “Innovations in the Development of National Pension Systems” for implementing advanced actuarial practices in the Russian pension system.
Vadim Akkuzin appointed PFR Board Deputy Chairman
Vadim Akkuzin was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Russian Pension Fund Board by a Russian Government directive.
Nikolay Kozlov reelected treasurer of International Social Security Association
Russian Pension Fund Board Deputy Chairman Nikolay Kozlov has been reelected treasurer of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) for the period until 2020. The election took place on October 18 at the 38th session of the ISSA Council, which was held on the sidelines of the World Social Security Forum.
PFR Board Chairman Anton Drozdov takes part in conference “All-Age Society”
The 7th National Conference “All-Age Society” opened in Moscow today. It is held together with the forum “Russia – Territory of Care” and addresses initiatives which improve living standards of the elder generation in Russia. Speaking at the plenary session, PFR Board Chairman Anton Drozdov told the audience about a decline in the number of able-bodied citizens and the increasing burden of ageing population on the social security system.
Federation Council approves 2018 PFR budget fulfillment bill
A federal bill on the fulfillment of the 2018 budget of the Russian Pension Fund was discussed and approved at today’s meeting of the Federation Council.
Number of applicants for monthly payment of maternity capital funds triples
Over the first eight months of 2019, the Russian Pension Fund received 66,000 applications for monthly payment of maternity capital funds. The number of such applications tripled year on year. Related expenditures grew even more, five times, and reached 5.4 billion rubles by September.
Russian Pension Fund sums up results of H1 2019, sets main task for H2
The Russian Pension Fund Board met in Moscow today to sum up results of the Fund’s activity in the first half of 2019 and to set tasks for the period till the end of this year. The meeting was attended by PFR Board Chairman Anton Drozdov, Board members, and heads of the Fund’s regional branches.
Employment record books to turn electronic next year
PFR Board Chairman Anton Drozdov has answered Komsomolskaya Pravda’s questions about electronic employment record books