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20AprApril 20, 2026

UK. Chancellor warned against tax raid on pension pots

The boss of Britain's largest pensions firm urged Rachel Reeves to rule out a tax raid on retirement pots, as she faces mounting pressure to boost defence spending. Standard Life chief executive Andy Briggs said savers needed certainty that the pension tax system is not 'going to keep changing' so they can plan properly for later life. 'My view is that pensions need a multi-decade policy approach,' he told the Daily Mail. 'If you get speculation each year, if there's any sort...

April 20, 2026

NewsPension Reform, Taxation, UK

01AprApril 1, 2026

Gig Workers And Labour Law In India: Analysing The Legal Vacuum Under The Code On Social Security 2020

By Anshita Jain The rise of the gig economy in India has transformed traditional employment structures while exposing significant gaps in labour law protections. This paper analyses the legal status of gig and platform workers under the Code on Social Security, 2020, highlighting the challenges of worker classification and limited social security coverage. It argues that despite formal recognition, the absence of enforceable rights and clear accountability mechanisms leaves gig workers vulnerable. The paper concludes by suggesting the need for...

April 1, 2026

Articles, Labor Market2026, India, Informal Sector, Labor Market, Pension Reform, Social Security

25MarMarch 25, 2026

Majority of UK adults still unaware of IHT pension changes

Almost nine in 10 (89 per cent) UK adults have little or no awareness of the inheritance tax (IHT) pension changes to be introduced from next year, according to analysis from Standard Life. Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, revealed plans in the 2024 Autumn Budget to include pensions in IHT calculations from April 2027. This proposal became a reality when the Finance Bill received Royal Assent last week The government has estimated that 10,500 more estates will start paying IHT, and around 38,500 estates...

March 25, 2026

NewsPension Reform, Taxation, UK

24MarMarch 24, 2026

Ukraine Discusses Pension Reform, Payment Indexation With IMF Delegation

That is according to the ministry's press service, Ukrinform reports. During the meeting, the parties discussed next steps in social sector reform, including pension reform, pension indexation, and the implementation of basic social assistance. They agreed to intensify cooperation, particularly regarding pension reform and improvements to the social benefits system. "Reforms in the social sector, including pension reform, are often perceived as simply increasing payments. In reality, the focus is on changing the system itself to make it truly sustainable and...

March 24, 2026

NewsPension Reform, Ukraine

23MarMarch 23, 2026

Ageing like China: China’s pension reform debate enters a new phase

China is undergoing a sharp demographic transition: rapid population ageing, a shrinking labour force, persistently low fertility, and continued urbanisation. Using an overlapping-generations framework, this column shows that the demographic transition is a joint growth and fiscal headwind: the economy slows just as ageing-related spending pressures intensify. A recent retirement age reform mitigates some of the economic and fiscal pressures. However, a credible long-run strategy likely needs a comprehensive approach: sustainability levers, targeted adequacy improvements, and continued efforts to...

March 23, 2026

NewsAging, China, Pension Reform

06MarMarch 6, 2026

The Impact of Pension System Reforms on Elderly Labor Force Participation: A Comparative Study of Germany, the United States, and Brazil

By Amos Kupaza Objective: This study provides the first harmonized, micro‑level comparative analysis of pension reform effects on elderly labor force participation in three paradigmatic welfare regimes: Germany (coordinated market economy, conservative‑corporatist welfare), the United States (liberal market economy, liberal welfare), and Brazil (dualistic economy, conservative‑informal welfare). We test the institutional mediation hypothesis: that reform effects are systematically shaped by labor market structures, social protection arrangements, and production regimes. Methods: We employ harmonized microdata from IPUMS-CPS (USA) and IPUMS-International (Germany, Brazil) , comprising 495,000 person‑year observations spanning 2000–2023....

March 6, 2026

Articles, Labor Market2026, Aging, Brazil, Germany, Labor Market, Pension Reform, Retirement Age, US

03MarMarch 3, 2026

Reform unlocks China’s silver dividend

In a technology park in Shanghai’s Xuhui district, 58-year-old Zhang Wei is fine-tuning a drone used for agricultural inspection. With 35 years of experience as an aircraft mechanic, he remains one of the most reliable technicians in the factory. Under China’s previous retirement framework, however, Zhang would soon be expected to step aside, begin drawing a pension and leave the workforce. But Zhang is not ready to hang up his boots. “This is when experience matters most,” he says. “If...

March 3, 2026

NewsAging, China, Pension Reform, Retirement Age

02MarMarch 2, 2026

Voluntary pensions are launched in Moldova

This event launches the private pension savings market, which was previously virtually non-existent in the country, despite a number of previous unsuccessful attempts to introduce voluntary pensions in Moldova. With the appearance of the first private pension fund, citizens have the opportunity to save for their old age on their own, in addition to the state pension. Contributions are exempt from taxation and will be capitalized to generate additional income in the future. Until now, Moldova’s pension system relied solely on...

March 2, 2026

NewsMoldova, Pension Reform

27FebFebruary 27, 2026

Population Aging and Pension Reforms in China

By Boele Bonthuis, Yongquan Cao & Christoph Freudenberg China is experiencing rapid population aging and a declining workforce, posing significant economic and fiscal challenges, especially to the pension system. This paper examines the evolution of China’s pension system, assesses its gaps relative to international peers, and evaluates the macro-fiscal implications of population aging and various pension reforms. Using a calibrated overlapping generations model that explicitly incorporates the rural–urban disparities, we project that population aging alone can slow annual GDP growth by...

February 27, 2026

Aging, Articles, System Sustainability2026, Aging, China, Pension Reform

26FebFebruary 26, 2026

Germany’s retirement savings shake-up: What banks need to know

Germany is overhauling its state-subsidised retirement savings framework, and financial institutions have a firm deadline to prepare for. The federal government approved a pension reform law in late 2025, with parliamentary proceedings underway in 2026. If passed — which appears near-certain — the legislation will bring the Altersvorsorgedepot (AVD), or retirement provision depot, into force from 1 January 2027. From that date, no new contracts under the old Riester model will be permitted. fincite, which offers an end-to-end digital asset...

February 26, 2026

NewsGermany, Pension Reform

April 2026

UK. Chancellor warned against tax raid on pension pots

March 2026

Majority of UK adults still unaware of IHT pension changes

Ukraine Discusses Pension Reform, Payment Indexation With IMF Delegation

Ageing like China: China’s pension reform debate enters a new phase

The Impact of Pension System Reforms on Elderly Labor Force Participation: A Comparative Study of Germany, the United States, and Brazil

Reform unlocks China’s silver dividend

Voluntary pensions are launched in Moldova

February 2026

Population Aging and Pension Reforms in China

Germany’s retirement savings shake-up: What banks need to know