By James Wabenga Yango Panel regressions and calibrated life-cycle models have studied the effect of population aging on aggregate saving along separate lines, on partly overlapping samples. This systematic review and meta-analysis pools both under a single protocol. A search of five bibliographic databases identified 36 eligible studies, 33 of which yield estimates that can […]

By Yi Fan, Shuangshuang Song & Yewen Yu Population aging and fertility decline are occurring simultaneously worldwide, straining labor supply and pension systems. China began a gradual delayedretirement (GDR) reform in 2025, raising statutory retirement ages on different schedules for men, female cadres, and female workers across birth cohorts. To evaluate its effects on older […]

By Valter Manuel Gomes Neto Brazil’s rapid demographic transition presents growing challenges for the sustainability, coverage, and adequacy of its pension system. Although the 2019 pension reform improved fiscal sustainability, population ageing and persistent labour informality continue to place pressure on pension financing and old-age income security. Drawing on existing research and policy evidence, this […]

What happens to an economy when the older population ages faster than the younger generation can replace them? Today, this question is not just a concern for a handful of developed economies; it is a major global issue. Due to this global baby bust, two-thirds of the world’s population now lives in countries below the […]

As millions of people prepare to receive financial assistance with their heating bills this winter, pensioners with a taxable income exceeding £35,000 per year are being cautioned that HMRC could reclaim their Winter Fuel Payment. Eligible pensioners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can receive between £100 and £300 for winter 2026/27, with the majority […]

The funded level of the 100 largest U.S. public pension funds declined to 87.4% in September, from 89.0% in August as a result of an average 1.4% investment loss that erased $112 billion in funding, according to actuary and consulting firm Milliman. “September’s challenging markets caused another decline in assets and funded status for the […]

The 2026 Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing, held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, from Oct 26 to 30, brought together international and Chinese perspectives on aging governance, explored cooperative approaches to actively address population aging, and outlined a blueprint for regional cooperation in aging services. The conference featured a wide range of activities such as […]