Calendar of meetings and events for 2011 - 2013

This page contains a list of meetings and events taking place within the programme of work of the International Organisation of Pension Supervisors.

Comparative information provided by Pension Supervisory Authorities

06-Jan-2012

This Working Paper examines the role pension supervisory authorities can play in providing information. It outlines how IOPS members present comparative information on costs, investment performance and comparative service data and describes lessons learnt.

IOPS Annual Report 2011

05-Jan-2012

The 2011 Annual Report summarises IOPS major activities and achievements between January and December 2011 and provides 2010 financial statements.

OECD/IOPS Good Practices on Pension Funds’ Use of Alternative Investments and Derivatives

06-Dec-2011

The Good Practices reflect what pension regulatory and supervisory authorities usually expect to examine when assessing the risk management of pension funds that use alternative investments and derivatives.  The Good Practices outline how supervisors should oversee such investments and suggest possible regulatory controls.

Canada publishes guidelines on investment practices

18-Nov-2011

The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) has published Guidelines relating to pension plan prudent investment practices.

Pension Supervisory Authorities and Financial Education: Lessons Learnt

08-Nov-2011

This information paper aims to update previous IOPS work by looking in more detail at financial education campaigns run by pension supervisory authorities and attempts to draw some ‘lessons learnt’ from these.

This is the first in a new series of 'information papers' that the IOPS will develop and publish on-line.

Press release: IOPS/OECD Global Forum on private pensions, South Africa, 25-26 October 2011

27-Oct-2011

Discussions at the IOPS/OECD Annual Global Forum addressed how pension system reform can deliver adequate old-age income protection while contributing to economic development and financial stability. Particular focus was given to the reform process in the African region.

Pension Funds Investment in Infrastructure: A Survey

19-Sep-2011

The objective of this survey-based study was to understand the main problems encountered by pension funds when investing in infrastructure. In order to do so, a brief analysis of the evolution of the infrastructure and pension fund market in each selected country was undertaken. On the basis of the barriers to investment identified in the study some policy initiatives are proposed.

Pension fund assets climb back to pre-crisis levels but full recovery still uncertain - Pension Markets in Focus, July 2011

25-Jul-2011

Having weathered the financial crisis, pension fund asset levels in most countries continued to show strong growth throughout 2010, returning almost to pre-crisis levels, according to a new OECD report. Both economic and financial indicators showed signs of further recovery. However, the outlook for future economic growth in developed economies remains uncertain and sluggish.

IOPS Toolkit for Risk-based Pensions Supervision

17-Dec-2010

This Toolkit assists pension supervisors to identify potential risks faced by pension plans or funds and assess the financial and operational factors in place to minimise and mitigate those risks.