India’s pension regulator has rolled out a big update for national pension system investments a move aimed at widening choices and boosting long-term returns for millions of savers. The new rules open up a larger universe of stocks, allow commodity investments for the first time, and ease credit conditions for debt markets. These changes take effect immediately.

India’s Pension Regulator Widens NPS Investment Choices

UK Pension Boost: The UK government has confirmed a likely 4.7% increase in the state pension starting April 2026. This rise, expected to add over £500 annually for many pensioners, is based on the "triple lock" system, which adjusts pensions according to whichever is highest among inflation, wage growth, or 2.5%. 


UK Pension Boost: 4.7% Boost Expected for UK State Pension Next Year 

UK: The united kingdom’s government has confirmed another pension boost.
From next year, millions of retirees will see their income rise. But behind this promise lies a bigger question. How long can the triple lock hold under pressure?

UK: State Pension to Rise 4.7% in April 2026

India news | This revision has been made under the powers granted by the Salary, Allowances, and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954, and is linked to the Cost Inflation Index as specified in the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Centre announces 24 per cent salary hike, increased pensions of MPs

Gen X is Concerned About Retirement, With Only 43% Confident They Can Retire at 65. Many Lack 401(K) Savings and 26% Have No Plans to Retire. The Shift From Pensions to Personal Savings Has Left Them Stressed, With Doubts About Social Security's Future.

Gen X Fear They Cannot Afford Retirement

Gen X is Concerned About Retirement, With Only 43% Confident They Can Retire at 65. Many Lack 401(K) Savings and 26% Have No Plans to Retire. The Shift From Pensions to Personal Savings Has Left Them Stressed, With Doubts About Social Security's Future.



China raises retirement age for first time in 70 years amid low pension budget

In an effort to relieve the soaring pressure on pension budgets, China is raising the retirement age for the working population. The reform is urgently needed as China is grappling with demographic challenges.

China retirement age raised to relieve pressure on pension budgets, reform to combat population woes

Union Budget 2024: Govt introduces pension scheme for minor children. Know what is NPS Vatsalya

Swiss voters, on Sunday (Mar 2) overwhelmingly backed a “historic” proposal to increase pension payments for the elderly as the country’s ageing population was faced with a rise in the cost of living. Meanwhile, the proposal to raise the statutory retirement age was comfortably defeated.

Swiss overwhelming vote in support of ‘historic’ pension increase

Redefining Retirement: How AI is shaping micro-pensions

This year, Sri Lanka is expected to complete its reform, which began in 2022 when the country's greatest economic crisis in decades sparked widespread demonstrations and ultimately led to the removal of the government.

Sri Lanka's $10 BN pension fund boosts IMF bailout prospects

Singapore will hand out a $5.2 billion pension fund top-up for citizens aged 50 and above to boost retirement savings amid rising costs of living, prime minister Lee Hsien Loong said.

Singapore unveils $5 billion retirement plan for those above 50

PWC Australia's fourth largest pension fund has decided to end its partnership with PWC Australia after a PWC official leaked critical government tax plans.

PWC: Largest pension fund cuts ties after leak scandal

Ticking crisis of pension: India needs to show extreme caution

The weekend is here, and Israel's streets are once again filled with protesters. Despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu putting judicial reforms on hold, this is the 15th week in a row that the opposition to the reforms has been active.

Israel: Weekly protests against judicial reforms enter 15th straight week

The French president has promulgated his pension reform into law. The move comes just hours after the court cleared Emmanuel Macron to raise the retirement age. French unions have called for historic strike action.

Macron: Changes necessary, must avoid annual pension deficits

Protesters opposing President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64 marched in cities and towns around France, in a final show of anger before a decision on whether the measure meets constitutional standards.

Fresh protests across France over pension reform ahead of key court ruling

In Pics: France paralysed amid massive nationwide protests against pension reforms

As employees oppose a wildly unpopular pensions plan, the French government is facing a day of strikes and protests that would affect travel and education nationwide. Watch video to know more.

France gears up for 'hellish' day as pension protests rage across the capital

Employees’ Pension Scheme EPS-95: Check eligibility for withdrawing pension before retirement & benefits

France's eight main trade unions called for a day of strikes on January 19 against pension reform announced by President Emmanuel Macron's government on Tuesday.

French unions call for strike against pension reform on Jan 19

Greek PM promises pay raises, pension increases as he tells public to prepare for a harsh winter

BCCI wins hearts, announces increase in monthly pensions of former cricketers, umpires

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