retirement planning

China proposes insurance coverage for post-retirement employees

Employers must provide suitable roles based on older workers’ skills.

Japan’s retirees favour tax-deferred annuities for security

Only 40% were willing to convert assets into guaranteed lifetime income.

Retirement savings insufficient for 82% of Taiwan’s prime-age workers

Healthcare costs beyond social insurance emerged as the most pressing concern.

Insurers and pensions fill infrastructure lending gap: AllianzGI

The volume of debt being taken up by institutional investors has steadily grown.

Singaporeans hesitant on insurance as investment, CIMB study shows

Yet, less than half are financially prepared for their retirement.

InLife’s retirement plan guarantees monthly payout

The plan also includes a life insurance component.

81% of Hongkongers prioritise family over retirement savings

Half of those assisting elderly family members view it as a financial burden.

Investors told to buy and hold: AIA

Short-term market events should not distract one’s investment goals in the long run.

India, Philippines pension systems lack adequacy: Mercer

A score below 35 would indicate serious deficiencies.

Why are APAC retirees struggling with unexpected costs?

Over a fifth of respondents had not anticipated their retirement expenses.

Global equities attract more pension investments

It is expected to continue as larger pension plans diversify their equity strategies.

Increased insurance premiums impact retirement budgets: ASFA

Couples around the age of 65 require $49,290 annually for retirement.

Vietnam's digital push aids 70% of social insurance payouts

VSS also achieved non-cash payments for 3.4m beneficiaries.

Vietnam and the IMF discuss social insurance expansion

Topics included enhancing pension policies amidst changes to the Law on Social Insurance.