Complementary and Private Pensions throughout the World 2008 (FINANCE ET INVESTISSEMENT - ASSURANCE ET)

This comprehensive and in-depth reference work provides detailed information on the regulation and supervision of voluntary and mandatory occupational pension plans as well as mandatory private pension schemes in 58 countries worldwide. Designed to be complementary to Social Security Programs throughout the World, each country profile contains information on the regulatory framework, the institutional framework, coverage, financing/investment, benefit provisions, benefit adjustment, disability, protection of rights, and regulatory and supervisory authorities. Complementary and Private Pensions Throughout the World 2008 is the product of the cooperative efforts of three key international bodies in the area of pensions: the International Social Security Association (ISSA), the International Organisation of Pension Supervisors (IOPS) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). This Publication Provides Information On The Regulation And Supervision Of Voluntary And Mandatory Occupational Pension Plans As Well As Mandatory Private Pension Schemes In 58 Countries Worldwide. Each Country Profile Contains Information On The Regulatory Framework, The Institutional Framework, Coverage, Financing/investment, Benefit Provisions, Benefit Adjustment, Disability, Protection Of Rights, And Regulatory And Supervisory Authorities.--publisher's Description. Country Or Territory Profiles. Africa : Voluntary. Botswana -- Kenya -- South Africa -- Tunisia -- Zambia -- Zimbabwe -- Americas : Voluntary. Brazil -- Canada -- United States Of America. Americas : Mandatory. Argentina -- Bermuda -- Bolivia -- Chile -- Colombia -- Costa Rica -- Dominican Republic -- El Salvador -- Mexico -- Peru -- Uruguay -- Europe : Voluntary. Austria -- Belgium -- Denmark -- Germany -- Ireland -- Italy -- Luxembourg -- Republic Of Moldova -- Netherlands -- Portugal -- Slovak Republic -- Slovenia -- Spain -- Sweden -- United Kingdom -- Europe : Mandatory. Bulgaria -- Croatia -- Estonia -- Finland -- France -- Hungary -- Iceland -- Liechtenstein -- Macedonia -- Norway -- Poland -- Romania -- Switzerland -- Asia And Pacific : Voluntary. Bangladesh -- Hong Kong, China -- Indonesia -- Israel -- Japan -- Malaysia -- New Zealand -- Thailand -- Asia And Pacific : Mandatory. Australia -- Hong Kong, China -- Kazakhstan. Available Both In Print And Online, This comprehensive and in-depth reference work provides detailed information on the regulation and supervision of voluntary and mandatory occupational pension plans as well as mandatory private pension schemes in 58 countries worldwide. Designed to be complementary to each country profile contains information on the regulatory framework, the institutional framework, coverage, financing/investment, benefit provisions, benefit adjustment, disability, protection of rights, and regulatory and supervisory authorities. __Complementary and Private Pensions Throughout the World 2008__ is the product of the cooperative efforts of three key international bodies in the area of pensions: the International Social Security Association (ISSA), the International Organisation of Pension Supervisors (IOPS) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).