How Higher Interest Rates Are Changing Focus of Fully Funded Pension Funds
Fully funded due to higher discount rates and investment performance, many corporate defined benefit pension funds are shifting their investment…
Economists: ‘China’s aging population could make it ‘the world’s largest nursing home’
Some economists are worried that China’s aging population and debt-fueled, real estate–focused economic model are leading it toward “Japanification.” That’s jargon for a…
20 Countries With The Lowest Retirement Ages in The World
According to the World Health Organization, the population of individuals aged 65 or older will outnumber those under the age of 15…
Africa running out of time to sort looming pensions crisis
An expert at the ongoing 4th Annual Conference of the African Pension Supervisors Association (APSA) in Kampala has said urgent…
The 4% Rule for Retirement Withdrawals Might Finally Be Safe to Use Again, Says Morningstar
There’s been an ongoing debate about whether retirees should abandon the “4% rule” for withdrawals from retirement accounts, a retirement…
Malaysian pension system needs upgrading as nation heads towards ‘super-aged society’
MALAYSIA is undergoing a significant demographic shift towards an ageing population. The World Bank has projected that with 14% of the…
UAE’s pension authority: Merging employment services improves retirement options
Merging previous service periods is a pivotal step to pursue in order to enhance an insured individual’s chances in obtaining…
South Africans To be Able to Withdraw One Third of Employer DC Plans While Working
The South Africa government has proposed that changes to the two-pot retirement system, which gives workers access to pension funds…
Europe’s defined contribution market poised for a boom
The defined contribution market in Europe is poised for significant growth, fueled by government reforms, growing importance of ESG for…
China, India face daunting challenge to grow retirement security amid demographic, cultural shifts
Retirement systems in China and India, home to the world’s largest populations with around 1.4 billion people in each country,…
