Although there is some consensus on the inconvenience of this mechanism, the appearance of certain populist enticements could influence the process.
Congress approves pension reform
June 11, 2024 by
The legislation now goes to the president who could return it to Congress, although he is expected to sign it. The main issues for AFPs are new players, the productivity fee and the end of withdrawals.
Outlook for pension reform looks fairly good but with deadlines
March 4, 2024 by
Mid-June is the deadline for legislative proceedings for the government bill. Political negotiations will be intense.
Chilean Senate to begin reviewing pension reform in March
February 21, 2024 by
The text passed by the Chamber of Deputies will go through a debate stage, which is expected to be tough and complex, and may not be voted on until the last half of the year.
Peru, Colombia and Chile raise basic pensions
February 8, 2024 by
The 2023 inflation adjustment measures have been presented in the framework of the debate on the reforms to the private pension system.
Industry associations prepare arguments for repositioning of pension debate
January 15, 2024 by
The main concern is the fiscal cost and the impact on the financial market.
Peruvian government proposes pension system reform
November 29, 2023 by
Prohibition of new withdrawals and entry of new players into pension fund management are some of the innovations.
Constitutional Council secures the continuity of the AFP system
November 22, 2023 by
The Plenary vote reflects the views of the right-wing sectors that dominate the body.
AFP profits don’t seem to concern pension participants
November 20, 2023 by
According to a survey, 60% of workers still prefer to join the private pension system over the public system.
Longevity insurance could unblock pension discussion
September 15, 2023 by
A proposal by the centrist Democrats party could open a space for negotiation based on political and technical pragmatism.
