Long abstract

Working Paper 29: Ageing and the Payout Phase of Pensions, Annuities and Financial Markets

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. A comprehensive set of recommendations for discussion is provided at the end of the paper.

OECD/IOPS 2011 Global Forum

25-26 October Cape Town, South Africa

Analysis of pension funds and public pension reserve funds

Pension Markets in Focus