Chilean AFPs are latest targets of populist fury

The pension industry and the global fund community that serves the market were stunned by the sudden surge of discontent with the privatized system, which was sparked by news of hefty pensions still received by state employees.

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Bachelet convenes new panel to discuss deep changes to AFP system

Measures under discussion run the gamut, from an increase in contribution rates to 14% from 10% and inclusion of the armed forces and police in the private system, to a reduction in the multifund system to three funds from five.

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Idea of raising the pension contribution percentage gains ground

A state AFP is one of the proposals with most impact on presidential candidates, but would not have the support of the technical people.

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