February 2026
20Feb

Are my pensions or investments at risk from an AI bubble?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the story driving global markets for the past couple of years. From chipmakers to cloud computing giants, companies associated with AI have driven stock markets to record highs. But alongside the excitement, warnings are growing louder. With several of the so-called Magnificent 7 (Mag 7) seeing declines in recent months, investors are becoming increasingly nervous that the AI bubble is about to burst. If this happens, will it be bad news for your pension or investment portfolio? What...

February 20, 2026
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20Feb

UK. High-risk DC pension funds failing to match FTSE 100 over five years

Almost nine in 10 (89 per cent) medium-high- and high-risk defined contribution (DC) pension funds have failed to match the FTSE 100's performance over the past five years, according to research from Investing Insiders. The analysis reviewed 12,983 funds available to UK savers between 31 December 2020 and 31 December 2025, collectively holding more than £1trn in assets. Of the 7,370 funds in the medium-high and high risk categories, 6,540 - or 89 per cent - underperformed the FTSE 100 over...

February 20, 2026
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20Feb

How to bring gig workers into the pension system

Policymakers should consider successful efforts in other countries to bring “informal” workers into pension saving as part of the effort to address the global adequacy problem, according to major new research. A report by the Coller Pensions Institute and D3P Global has listed 20 recommendations for improving access to pension savings for ‘gig’ workers, who work short-term flexible jobs. The institute’s analysis indicates that “informal” workers – including market traders, taxi drivers, and domestic help workers – now make up more...

February 20, 2026
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19Feb

How retirees are driving the US economy more than ever

Americans 70 and older now control an outsized share of the nation’s wealth, equities and housing assets, a shift driven by demographics, rising corporate profits and decades of soaring home and stock values, The Wall Street Journal writes. Federal Reserve data shows older households have steadily increased their share of net worth and market holdings, even as wealth has lagged for younger groups. Many retirees are also financially and physically healthier than prior generations: Most own their homes, often with little debt,...

February 19, 2026
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19Feb

South Korean National Pension Service Crypto Holdings Plunge 28% in Q4 2025 Amid Market Turmoil

The National Pension Service of South Korea, the world’s third-largest pension fund, reported a significant 28% decline in its cryptocurrency-related stock portfolio during the fourth quarter of 2025. This substantial decrease marks the first downward movement for the fund’s digital asset investments since mid-2023, reflecting broader market turbulence that began in October. Consequently, the value of these holdings dropped from approximately 880 billion won to 640 billion won ($437.86 million), according to recent regulatory filings. South Korean National Pension Service...

February 19, 2026
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19Feb

Rethinking Retirement Planning for a 100-Year Life

With Canadians living longer than ever, experts say that retirement planning has to account for decades, not years. Starting early and staying invested are critical to building a strong financial cushion for one’s later years. Younger Canadians are using a diverse range of investments, including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternatives. Canadians are living longer than ever, which is why experts say that younger investors should plan for their savings to last decades, not years, in retirement. Average life expectancy for Canadians has...

February 19, 2026
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19Feb

US. Elderly population growth outpacing caregiver resources

The senior population is growing in the United States. According to a study by CareScout the 65-plus population is on track to hit 82 million in the next 25 years. There are currently around 60 million. Many states across the country aren’t prepared to handle a population aging this fast. Around the Tri-States, Missouri ranked 50th as the least prepared state to handle what’s being called the “Silver Tsunami.” Illinois ranked 4th and Iowa ranked 32nd. “The demand is growing to fast were there aren’t...

February 19, 2026
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18Feb

Pension Funding Ratios Build on 2025 Gains in January

Pension finances started 2026 strong, as the funded status of the largest 100 corporate defined benefit plans rose to 109% in January from 108.1% at year-end 2025, according to Milliman’s Pension Funding Index. January’s rise built on gains made in the last three quarters of 2025. Milliman’s PFI showed funding dipped to its lowest point of last year in March 2025 (102.7%) before increasing for 10 consecutive months to reach its current level. Both model plans tracked by October Three Consulting...

February 18, 2026
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18Feb

Nigeria. Ogun govt clears pension backlog, boosts retiree welfare

The Ogun State Government has announced the clearance of pension and gratuity arrears owed to workers who retired between 2012 and 2020, reaffirming its commitment to the welfare of retirees. The disclosure was made on Tuesday by the Economic Adviser and Commissioner for Finance, Dapo Okubadejo, during a media briefing organised by the Ogun State Ministry of Budget and Planning. Okubadejo explained that the backlog was linked to the Defined Benefits Scheme, under which retirees receive monthly pensions, noting that the current...

February 18, 2026
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18Feb

UK workers pessimistic about retirement prospects

Workers in the UK are optimistic about all aspects of their personal and financial lives, except their plans for retirement, analysis from Fidelity International has revealed. Fidelity’s Global Sentiment Survey showed that overall levels of optimism among UK employees had risen to 54 per cent in 2025, up from 52 per cent in 2024 and 48 per cent in 2023. At least 50 per cent of respondents rated each aspect of their finances, working lives, and health as ‘good’, other than retirement planning. Just...

February 18, 2026
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