April 2026
13Apr

Vietnam taps silver economy to drive growth amid rapid aging

The silver economy offers a new perspective on population ageing: instead of treating it as a burden, it is seen as a major economic opportunity. In the global development landscape, the “silver economy” is no longer an unfamiliar concept but an inevitable trend. For Vietnam, building an economic ecosystem that adapts to rapid population ageing is not only a social welfare solution but also a gateway to a new, sustainable and humane growth model. The silver economy offers a new perspective...

April 13, 2026
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10Apr

Cash-strapped US Postal Service suspends contributions to pension plan

The U.S. Postal Service said Thursday it will temporarily suspend employer payments for a ​federal pension program to conserve cash amid a severe financial crisis. USPS ‌told the White House Office of Personnel Management that effective Friday it will stop making $200 million payments every other week for its employer contributions for the defined ​benefit portion of the Federal Employees Retirement System. USPS warned Thursday ​that without reforms it could run out of cash as ⁠soon as February. USPS estimated it...

April 10, 2026
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10Apr

Police fire tear gas at Venezuela protesters as workers demand higher pay

Police fired tear gas at protesters in Caracas on Thursday, as workers marched to demand higher wages and better pensions. Demonstrators, reported to number around 2,000, attempted to reach the presidential palace but were blocked by officers in riot gear. Videos shared on social media show police in helmets and shields scuffling with protesters as clashes broke out along the route. The protest is the latest in a series of anti-government demonstrations that have occurred since the U.S. removed longtime leader...

April 10, 2026
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10Apr

Ghana. NPRA moves to prosecute over 11 employers for non-compliance

The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) is tightening its grip on employers who fail to pay workers’ pension contributions, revealing that some 11 companies have already been taken to court over such violations. According to the Authority, these enforcement have led to the recovery of over GH¢27 million from defaulting employers' money that rightfully belongs to workers planning for life after retirement. But officials say this is only the beginning, warning that even stricter sanctions are on the way for those...

April 10, 2026
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09Apr

Most U.S. Public Pensions Underuse Proxy Voting to Manage Climate Risk, New Report Finds

Sierra Club’s third-annual report, “The Hidden Risk in State Pensions: Analyzing U.S. Public Pensions’ Responses to the Climate Crisis in Proxy Voting”, reveals that most public pensions continue to fail to adequately manage the climate-related financial risks to their investments through proxy voting, putting their long-term portfolio values at risk and undermining the retirement security of millions of public-sector workers. The report analyzes the proxy voting guidelines, 2025 proxy voting records, and voting transparency of 33 of the largest and...

April 9, 2026
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09Apr

UK. Immediate pension withdrawals hit five-year high amid IHT concerns

The number of people accessing their pension savings as soon as they are able to has reached a five-year high, amid growing concerns about upcoming inheritance tax (IHT) changes, research from Lubbock Fine has shown. The wealth management firm revealed that 116,000 individuals withdrew lump sums from their pensions at age 55 last year, up from 110,000 the previous year. The total value withdrawn by this group also increased to £2.3bn, compared to £2.1bn a year earlier, highlighting a shift in...

April 9, 2026
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09Apr

US. Seniors Turning to Gig Work: Why a Growing Number of Retirees Are Unretiring in 2026

Seniors turning to gig work is no longer an outlier trend. It is becoming a defining feature of the 2026 labor market. A growing number of Americans over 50 are returning to the workforce through freelance and contract roles after concluding decades-long careers. The reasons range from insufficient retirement savings to rising living costs, and for many, gig platforms offer the flexibility that traditional employment cannot. If you are self-employed or considering gig work later in life, understanding this...

April 9, 2026
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08Apr

US. Milliman analysis: March market declines end 11-month streak of corporate pension funding improvements

Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the results of its Milliman 100 Pension Funding Index (PFI), which analyzes the 100 largest U.S. corporate pension plans. During March, investment returns of -3.33% caused PFI plan assets to fall to $1.298 trillion. Meanwhile, a 32-basis-point increase in monthly discount rates, to 5.65%, caused liabilities to fall to $1.192 trillion. The funded ratio slipped from 109.3% as of February 28 to 108.9% as of March 31. Still, the...

April 8, 2026
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08Apr

Nearly half of UK adults expect to use targeted support

Nearly half (44 per cent) of UK consumers are confident they will use the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) targeted support regime, which came into force yesterday (6 April), research from KPMG UK has shown. The analysis revealed that more than half (58 per cent) of adults had never sought professional advice on pensions or long-term savings, while 53 per cent said they would welcome being offered targeted support. Targeted support aims to bridge the gap between advice and guidance, allowing firms...

April 8, 2026
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08Apr

Nigeria. Pension assets jump to N29.43 trillion in February 2026

Nigeria’s pension assets rose to N29.43 trillion in February 2026, marking a month-on-month increase of N1.39 trillion. This is according to the latest data released by the National Pension Commission (PenCom). The increase represents the strongest monthly expansion since the introduction of the Contributory Pension Scheme over two decades ago, surpassing the previous record of N1.18 trillion recorded in January 2024. What the data is saying  PenCom data showed that total pension assets increased from N28.04 trillion in January, driven by fresh contributions and...

April 8, 2026
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