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Ageing populations put pressure on pension systems; 'comprehensive strategy' needed to address gender pension gap


By Sophie Smith

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has raised concerns over the continued gender pension gap in OECD countries, as well as the impact of rapidly ageing populations, which it warned are set to put further pressure on global pension systems. 

The OECD's 2025 Pensions at a Glance report warned that lower birth rates and longer life expectancies will continue to raise fiscal pressures on pension systems at a time of high public debt and competing spending needs


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EIOPA unveils solutions to boost pension engagement following ‘pensions techsprint’ event

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has unveiled three prototype concepts aimed at improving pension awareness, engagement and adequacy among women, Gen Z and self-employed and gig-economy workers, following its first 'pensions techsprint' held in June
Pensions Age Spring Conference 2026 open for registration

The Pensions Age Spring Conference 2026 is now open for registration, offering pension schemes and those working in the industry the opportunity to learn and network alongside their peers

IMF tells Germany to index pensions to inflation over wage growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Germany to index pensions-in-payment to inflation rather than wage growth, in its Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission for Germany
Finland to abolish age-based pension contributions in 2026

Finland will introduce a major overhaul of its earnings-related pension system in 2026, with contribution rates becoming fully uniform across all age groups

OECD highlights remaining barriers in Spain’s pension flexibility reforms

Spain’s recent pension reforms have marked progress toward greater flexibility around retirement, but barriers still limit older workers’ ability and willingness to remain in employment, the OECD has warned
Participants of Czech children’s pension surpass 170k – APS

The number of participants in the Czech Republic’s children’s pension scheme increased to 170,750 at the end of September, according to figures from the Association of Pension Companies of the Czech Republic (APS)


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Bursting under the pressure

Belgium’s Arizona coalition is facing mounting pressure as it looks to push through sweeping pension reforms. Sandra Haurant explores whether the changes will bring more unrest than solutions

The digital tightrope

Although approaches to AI in pensions vary across Europe, the industry is grappling with the same challenge – how to harness the technology’s benefits while managing the risks associated with data, governance, and regulation. Paige Perrin reports

Europe’s pensions puzzle

Earlier this year, the EU’s auditors warned that EIOPA lacks the power to ensure

consistent supervision across member states. So how can EIOPA – and Europe’s other institutions – play a stronger role in shaping better pensions for citizens? David Adams reports

Guiding Irish pensions through change

From the rise of master trusts to the rollout of auto-enrolment, newly appointed CEO of the Irish Association of Pension Funds (IAPF), Joyce Brennan, shares her vision for simplifying the system, supporting trustees, and securing better retirement outcomes for all

Communication: Hot or not

Callum Conway takes the temperature of Europe’s pensions industry, exploring which

approaches to member engagement are catching fire – and which risk leaving savers cold

Ask the industry

With pension fraud on the rise and becoming more sophisticated, European Pensions asks the industry what regulatory or industry-led measures should be prioritised to better protect schemes and savers – and which countries are leading the way in tackling pension-related fraud?

The safety net

Disability benefits act as a safety net across Europe, delivered through insurance, occupational pension funds or the state. But with rising retirement ages and a concerning mental health epidemic, calls for preventative solutions are growing. Natalie Tuck reports

In defence of returns

Sophie Smith takes a closer look at how retirement savings are being mobilised in

uncertain times, with recent geopolitical tensions sparking a shift in attitudes as security tops the agenda

Unlocking private potential

European pension funds are deepening their push into private markets, with a focus on mid-market buyouts and local opportunities. While digitalisation and ESG remain key themes, investors face growing pressure to conduct rigorous due diligence to manage risks. Lynn Strongin Dodds reports

Passing the parcel

Banks are shifting slices of loan risk to pension funds through significant risk transfer deals, offering schemes fresh diversification and returns, but also drawing regulatory scrutiny. Giovanni Legorano reports

Returns with responsibility

Finnish Church Pension Fund CIO, Ira van der Pals, speaks to Paige Perrin about how the fund’s strategy has evolved, its sustainability ambitions and the opportunities and challenges ahead

Reform in bloom?

Big changes are coming – slowly – to the Netherlands' celebrated pensions system, as demographics and economics have made reform necessary. David Adams reports on the challenges still to be overcome

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Podcast: Stepping up to the challenge
In the latest European Pensions podcast, Natalie Tuck talks to PensionsEurope chair, Jerry Moriarty, about his new role and the European pension policy agenda

Podcast: The benefits of private equity in pension fund portfolios
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, in which stock markets have seen increased volatility, combined with global low interest rates has led to alternative asset classes rising in popularity. Private equity is one of the top runners in this category, and for good reason.

In this podcast, Munich Private Equity Partners Managing Director, Christopher Bär, chats to European Pensions Editor, Natalie Tuck, about the benefits private equity investments can bring to pension fund portfolios and the best approach to take.

Mitigating risk
BNP Paribas Asset Management’s head of pension solutions, Julien Halfon, discusses equity hedging with Laura Blows

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