Pension Markets in Focus

07-Dec-2007

This fourth edition of Pension Markets in Focus, in addition to OECD countries, exhibits data for more that 30 non-OECD countries (including BRICs and some IOPS member countries).

IOPS Releases New Working Papers on Effective Pension Supervision

30-Jul-2007

As the proportion of retirement income provided by private pensions becomes increasingly important, the quality and effectiveness of their supervision becomes more and more crucial. The series therefore reviews the nature and effectiveness of new and established pensions supervisory systems, providing examples, experiences and lessons learnt for the benefit of IOPS members and the broader pensions community. Published today, these four working papers highlight a range of challenges to be met in the development of national pension supervisory systems.
 

OECD and IOPS Guidelines on the Licensing of Pension Entities

27-Jul-2007

Following the process of public consultation, the Guidelines on the Licensing of Pension Entities were approved by the IOPS members at the Annual general meeting, held in beijing in November 2007, and by the OECD Working Party on Private Pensions. The Guidelines have been transmitted to the OECD Council for approval.

ISSA Publication on Public Scheme Reserve Funds

28-Feb-2007

For the information of our members, the International Social Security Association has published a new survey report on Public Scheme Reserve Funds & helping to sustain PAYG pensions. You can access a copy of the report via this link.

International Pension Seminar FIAP 2008: “Pensions for the Future: Developing Individually Funded Programs” 28-29 May 2008

from 28-May-2008 to 29-May-2008

The International Seminar: “Pensions for the Future: Developing Individually Funded Programs”, organized jointly by the International Federation of Pension Fund Administrators (FIAP) and the Association of Private Pension Fund Administrators of Peru, is to be held in the Swissótel Hotel in Lima, Peru on the 28th and 29th May 2008.

7th Meeting on Social Security and Complementary Pensions Systems: 6 June 2008

on 06-Jun-2008

The Research Centre on Financial Economics (CIEF) of the School of Economics and Management of the Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal is organising the 7th Meeting on Social Security and Complementary Pensions Systems – Pensions Funds Ethics and Governance to be held on June 6, 2008.
This meeting aims to offer a forum for researchers (Ph.D. students, Post docs and others) to present and discuss with a competent audience their theoretical or empirical papers.

International Conference on Financial Education: 7-8 May 2008, Washington, D.C.

from 07-May-2008 to 08-May-2008

This conference seeks to advance and elevate the dialogue on financial education in the international arena.

The conference will gather high-level officials and experts from OECD and emerging economies. It will be unique arena to discuss between key stakeholders of critical issues and challenges relative to financial education for policy and decision makers and to share relevant best practices.

Further information on this event (i.e. agenda, logistical information and registration form) will be provided shortly.

OECD/IOPS Global Forum on Private Pensions: Beijing, China 14-15 November 2007.

from 14-Nov-2007 to 15-Nov-2007

The OECD/IOPS Global Forum on Private Pensions was held on 14 November (afternoon session) and 15 November 2007. This event was co-organised and co-sponsored by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC). The OECD/IOPS Global Forum, being a part of the OECD programme of co-operation with non-member economies, was organised under the aegis of the OECD Working Party on Private Pensions, with sponsorship by the Government of Japan, and under the aegis of the IOPS.

APEC Pensions and Annuities Markets Seminar

from 08-Nov-2007 to 09-Nov-2007

Having taken place in Singapore on 8-9 November 2007 and co-sponsored by Russia, Chile, Singapore and New Zealand, this seminar considered the role of institutional investors, focusing specifically on governance, risk-based supervision and market development.

International Pension Conference 2007: Amsterdam, the Netherlands: 22-23 March 2007

from 22-Mar-2007 to 23-Mar-2007

The Nederlandsche Bank, Netspar and the IOPS organised a conference entitled 'Exploring the Future of Pension Finance and the Dynamics of Institutional Pension Reform'. Presentations and papers from the conference can be found on the following link.Conference Details

Pension Supervision - Current Trends and Issues: Warsaw, Poland; 17-19 September 2006

from 17-Sep-2006 to 19-Sep-2006

A conference on 'Pension Supervision - current trends and issues: International experience'  was held in Warsaw on 17-19 September 2006. The conference was hosted by the Insurance and Pensions Supervisory Commission of Poland and discussed the issues of the role, structure, organization and methods of conducting the effective pensions supervision.

OECD/IOPS Global Forum on Private Pensions

from 07-Nov-2006 to 08-Nov-2006

The OECD / IOPS Conference on Private Pensions was held in Istanbul on 7-8 November 2006. It was  a unique event, discussing topics crucial not only for the host country Turkey but also for countries with developing pension markets in both Europe and the Middle East – and indeed for OECD member states and countries around the globe.