31-March-2009
English, , 371kb
The principal purpose of this paper is to analyse the trade-off between the uncertainty in contributions on the one hand and benefits on the other that is embedded in different pension arrangements.
23-March-2009
English
Fiona Stewart discusses the impact of the crisis on pensions funds and what needs to be done.
4-March-2009
English
What impact has the crisis had on pensions?
Who is affected?
What can be done?
19-February-2009
English, , 651kb
In this paper we review the legal framework of private pension fund regulation and supervision in economies, including Australia, Chile, Hong Kong China, Poland, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States.
27-January-2009
English, , 757kb
This paper is designed as an overview piece, discussing if pension funds should invest in infrastructure on a theoretical basis, whether they do in practice, and, if not, how (and if) regulators can encourage and assist them to do so.
27-January-2009
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This paper provides an overview of selected country experiences, and provides some suggestions for governments in developing countries considering implementing their own pension reform to ensure that informal sector workers receive the retirement income they need.
27-January-2009
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This paper discusses why the development of pension systems is important for the African region. It also looks at the current pension arrangements in selected African countries.
6-January-2009
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This paper reviews the impact of ageing on private pensions, in particular on the payout phase, assesses the part that annuities can play in financing retirement, and examines the role of financial markets in facilitating the allocation on assets accumulated in defined contribution pension plans
23-January-2007
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This document focuses on some key analytical and policy issues regarding investment choice by pension plan/fund members in occupational defined contribution and personal pension arrangements during the accumulation stage.