November 2025

The longevity revolution: Preparing for a new reality

By Fidelity International There is a quiet revolution happening. It is not about climate change, market cycles or artificial intelligence. It is about time - more specifically, how much more of it we have, and the ability to do what we want with that extra time. For the first time in human history, older populations are growing at a faster pace than the youngest cohorts, ushering in an unprecedented demographic shift worldwide. By 2050, 2.1 billion people - nearly 22%...

Global pension trends: What to expect in 2026

By Julien Halfon  Pension reforms are at an inflection point as UK and Dutch pension systems enter 2026 with high funding ratios, regulatory clarity, and the scope to re-risk in controlled ways. We expect much wider adoption of cash-flow driven investing strategies for defined benefit plans and some re-risking for the forthcoming Dutch Collective Defined Contribution system. The high equity tolerance of US defined contribution plans is broadening, while allocations to private markets, particularly private credit and infrastructure, continue to...

Enhancing Efficiency of Pension Schemes through Effective Risk Governance: A Kenyan Perspective

 By Sylvester Willys Namagwa The efficiency of pension schemes in Kenya invites elevated interest owing to the increasing pension contribution amounts and the expectation that benefits paid out of these schemes would protect members from old age poverty. The study investigates the intervening effect of risk management on the relationship between corporate governance and the efficiency of pension schemes in Kenya. The study employs panel data consisting of 896 observations from 128 schemes in a sample period from 2015 to...

The Aftermath of the Pandemic Retirement Boom

 By Lei Fang, Paul Mohnen & David Lee The labor force participation rate experienced a sharp drop during the pandemic, from which it has yet to fully recover. This shortfall can be attributed to a persistent decline in labor force participation among people aged 55 and older. In this blog post, we show that excess retirements relative to prepandemic and higher population shares of retirement-age individuals have both contributed to the decline in the labor force participation rate of older...

How to Understand Pension Systems and Social Security? The ABCs of Pensions in Latin America and the Caribbean

By Waldo Andres Tapia Troncoso & Daniel Gamboa Rinckoar Pension systems are fundamental pillars of both present and future well-being for populations in any society. But what exactly are they, and how do they work in Latin America and the Caribbean? In this article, we break down the "ABCs"—the essential basics you need to understand pension systems in the region. We also provide a guide to their structure, how they function, and the challenges they face in the Latin American and...

Desempeño del sector pensional privado de Panamá: 2024

Por Luis Javier Samudio Barría El informe denominado Desempeño del Sector Pensional Privado de Panamá 2024, tiene como propósito mostrar los principales resultados sobre la evolución del número de afiliados, el crecimiento del patrimonio administrado y la atención de contingencias mediante el otorgamiento de prestaciones a sus afiliados, así como las rentabilidades obtenidas por los diversos fondos pensionales; elementos claves para analizar la incidencia del negocio pensional en la República de Panamá. Fuente  Universidad de Panamá

Demografía, mercado de trabajo y el desafío pensional en el largo plazo

Por Michele Bruni & Stefano Farné La Revolución Demográfica afecta a todos los países, aunque en tiempos diferentes, provocando un aumento inicial de la población joven que luego migra hacia la población en edad laboral y, finalmente, a los adultos mayores. Esto genera tres desafíos: educativo, ocupacional y de pensiones. Este artículo analiza el avance de la Revolución Demográfica en Colombia, enfocándose en las políticas para abordar el desafío de las pensiones. A partir de índices económicos de dependencia, se exploran...

Informe. Seguridad social en México, 2024

Por Gabriela Mendizábal Bermúdez El Informe sobre Seguridad Social en México 2024 destaca avances impor-tantes en este ámbito, particularmente en relación con las reformas a las pensiones. Se incrementaron los montos mínimos de las pensiones por vejez, lo que permitirá un ingreso más digno para algunas personas trabajadoras al momento de su jubilación. Además, se amplió la cobertura de seguridad social a sectores previamente excluidos, como las personas trabajadoras independientes, del campo y teletrabajadoras. Otro as-pecto relevante fue el fortalecimiento...

La Extinción de la Pensión, de la Sustitución Pensional en el Retiro Programado

Por Laura Isabel Prias Motta El Sistema Pensional en Colombia ha sido regulado por la Ley 90 de 1946, la Ley 100 de 1993 y actualmente la Ley 2381 de 2024. En vigencia de la Ley 100 de 1993, comprendida entre abril de 1994 y julio de 2025, las pensiones son regidas por el denominado Sistema General de Pensiones para el amparo de los riesgos de vejez, muerte e invalidez de origen común. Este sistema está compuesto por dos regímenes...

The Nucleus UK Retirement Confidence Index 2025

By Nucleus Retirement is one of the most significant milestones in life, yet for many people across the UK it carries as much uncertainty as it does anticipation. Our Retirement Confidence Index offers a unique, in-depth look at attitudes, expectations, and concerns surrounding retirement across the UK at different life stages. Whether you're refining your client communications or shaping your advice proposition, these insights can help you stay ahead of your clients' expectations and build deeper trust. Surveying over 4,300 UK adults,...