Journal of Pensions Economic and Finance

27-May-2008

Beginning with Volume 7 (2008),  the Journal of Pensions Economic and Finance is included in the Thomson/ISI Social Science Citation Index.  In achieving this goal, the Editors have underlined the importance of the Journal’s association with the OECD and the International Organisation of Pension Supervisors (IOPS). Through this association,  the Journal has become an influential outlet for research on pension issues and is widely circulated to the top academic departments as well as leading regulators, policymakers and international organisations.

OECD and IOPS set out blueprint for a licensing regime in the pensions industry

05-May-2008

OECD countries and the International Organisation of Pension Supervisors (IOPS) have agreed new guidelines to help pensions regulators and supervisors improve the way private work-related pension entities, such as pension fund management companies or pension trustees, are managed in order to boost their financial security and performance.

Conference Proceedings of OECD/IOPS Global Forum on Private Pensions: Beijing 2007

27-Mar-2008

The IOPS has published a report of the conference proceedings of the OECD/IOPS Global Forum on Private Pensions, which was held in Beijing, China on 14-15 November 2007.

Good Practices in Risk Management of Alternative Investment by Pension Funds

02-Feb-2008

The International Organisation of Pension Supervisors (IOPS) has released a set of good practices relating to the risk management of alternative investments by pension funds.  The document is directed at pension supervisory authorities to aid them in their assessment of whether the pension funds under their jurisdiction are managing their alternative investments adequately.

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 Appoints a New President

30-Nov-2007

On the occasion of the Annual General Meeting on 14th November 2007, the members of IOPS appointed a new President, Mr. Ross Jones, Deputy Chairman of the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA).

Mr Jones succeeds John Ashcroft, from the UK’s Pensions Regulator. Solange Berstein, Superintendent of Pension Funds in Chile, continues to serve as Vice President, and the supervisory authority of India, the PFRDA, was appointed to serve on the Organisation’s Executive Committee.

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.

IOPS Consultation Process

25-Jan-2007

On the occassion of the IOPS Annual General Meeting held in December 2006, the IOPS approved it's consultation process.