editor, Author at Pension Policy International

26AugAugust 26, 2025

In a Hotter World, Some People Age Faster, Researchers Find

Living through extreme heat waves can accelerate your rate of aging, according to research published Monday. Scientists analyzed 15 years’ worth of health data from nearly 25,000 adults in Taiwan and found that two years of exposure to heat waves could speed up a person’s so-called biological aging by eight to 12 extra days. It may not sound like a lot, but this number builds over time, said Cui Guo, an assistant professor at the University of Hong Kong who led...

August 26, 2025

NewsAging, Climate crisis

26AugAugust 26, 2025

Aging population pressures China’s pension system.

China's rapidly aging population puts pressure on the pension system that needs to be addressed China, a major developing country with a large population, is undergoing exceptionally rapid demographic aging. The most urgent priority for China's pension finance sector is to tackle aging-related challenges and enhance the sustainability of the pension system, which has transitioned from a pay-as-you-go model to a hybrid structure that combines social pooling with individually funded accounts. The sector currently confronts several major challenges. Foremost is the uneven...

August 26, 2025

NewsAging, China, System sustainability

26AugAugust 26, 2025

Dutch Central Bank strengthens nature risk rules for pension funds

The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) has revised its guide on managing climate and nature-related risks, originally introduced in 2023. The move follows growing concerns about the impact of climate change and biodiversity loss on the Dutch financial system, particularly pension funds and insurance companies. The updated guidance reflects DNB’s expectation that pension funds must identify and manage climate and nature risks effectively. It also introduces enhanced best practice recommendations, shaped through consultations with industry stakeholders such as Ortec Finance. As part of its...

August 26, 2025

NewsESG, Netherlands, Regulation

26AugAugust 26, 2025

India. Switching from UPS to NPS? Govt clears one-time window with strict eligibility rules

The Ministry of Finance has introduced a one-time, one-way switch option for Central Government employees currently enrolled under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), allowing them to move to the National Pension System (NPS). According to an official memorandum dated August 20, 2025, this facility is available to UPS subscribers up to one year before their superannuation or three months before voluntary retirement. Employees facing dismissal, removal, or disciplinary action will not be eligible. Once the switch is exercised, employees will no...

August 26, 2025

NewsIndia, Pension Management, savings

25AugAugust 25, 2025

Reforma de pensiones en Perú podría durar solo dos años antes de derogarse

No alcanza para vivir hoy, y las pensiones para el mañana tampoco aseguran un sustento digno. La experiencia en Chile y Argentina demuestra que un sistema mixto, que combina reparto y ahorro complementario, es la vía más realista para garantizar un futuro previsional seguro. Sin embargo, como advierte Álvaro Vidal, abogado especialista en sistemas pensionarios, la Ley N.º 32123 de reforma de pensiones pendiente de reglamentar no establece realmente un sistema de pensiones mixto, sino un sistema de pensiones que favorece a las privadas,...

August 25, 2025

NoticiasPerú, Reforma de Pensiones

25AugAugust 25, 2025

Chile. “Retrocesos” y “pelota al córner”: Jara y Kast chocan en redes sociales por programas presidenciales

Un intenso cruce de declaraciones han protagonizado en las últimas horas los candidatos presidenciales Jeannette Jara (PC) y José Antonio Kast (Republicanos), en medio de críticas cruzadas por sus propuestas programáticas, especialmente en el área de pensiones y economía. Críticas de Jara a las propuestas de Kast La polémica se inició el viernes, cuando la abanderada oficialista cuestionó duramente las medidas económicas de Kast, calificándolas como “propuestas para la galería” y acusando que constituirían un “castigo para los adultos mayores”. En particular, Jara criticó la...

August 25, 2025

NoticiasChile, Reforma de Pensiones

25AugAugust 25, 2025

UK. Thousands of pensioners overcharged £10,000 on pension withdrawals

Thousands of pensioners have claimed back more than £10,000 after being overcharged tax on their pension withdrawals, new analysis shows. A handful of people in the UK were given a refund worth more than £100,000. The HMRC figures, which were obtained by Royal London through a freedom of information (FOI) request, show an increase in the number of refunds claimed in 2023-24. Pension freedoms, which came into force from 2015, gave over-55s a range of options over how to use their defined contribution (DC) pension pot. Generally,...

August 25, 2025

NewsTaxation, UK, Withdrawals

25AugAugust 25, 2025

US. Bitcoin 401(k)s thrill crypto investors but carry serious risks

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 7, allowing crypto in 401(k) retirement plans. The crypto industry has called the move a win for adoption, but investment professionals warn it comes with significant risk. The order “Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors” directed US financial regulators to expand access to crypto and private companies in 401(k) plans. The 401(k) employee-sponsored investment scheme is one of the most popular retirement plans in the US. As of 2024,...

August 25, 2025

NewsCryptocurrencies, Investment, US

25AugAugust 25, 2025

South Korea:New strategy to encourage young citizens to enrol in national pension system

The South Korean government is promoting a new policy called first-time youth national pension by supporting three months of insurance premiums for youth turning 18 years old when they first enrol in the national pension. According to the ministry of health and welfare the three months of premium payment support will be available to those between 18 to 26 years of age entering the scheme for the first time. The policy will apply to those who turn 18 in 2027....

August 25, 2025

NewsBehavioral Science, Enrollment, South Korea

25AugAugust 25, 2025

Afghanistan resumes pension payments for civilian and military retirees

The Ministry of Finance has announced that, under the directive of the supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate, pension payments for civilian and military retirees across Afghanistan have officially resumed. Mohammad Rahmani, Director General of the Pension Fund at the Ministry of Finance, told a press conference in Kabul that the payments will follow a well-organized plan and fixed schedule to ensure timely distribution. He added that only retirees whose documents have been fully processed and verified by the special...

August 25, 2025

NewsAfghanistan, Pension Payout

August 2025