CPF maintains A grade in global ranking of pension systems for second year; overall score goes up
Other countries that earned the top rating for their pension systems are the Netherlands, Denmark, Iceland and Israel
Singapore's Central Provident Fund (CPF) has retained its A rating for a second consecutive year in the Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index. The CPF's overall score increased from 80.8 to 82, surpassing the B+ grade it received in 2024. Other countries with A-rated pension systems include the Netherlands, Denmark, Iceland, and Israel.
In 2026, Australia also achieved an A rating, making the Asia-Pacific region home to two top-tier retirement systems. Singapore's Adequacy score improved from 79.4 in 2025 to 82.8 in 2026, while its Sustainability sub-index dropped slightly from 75.5 to 75.3. The Integrity sub-index remained at 90.4. CPF's fully funded nature, with contributions from both employers and employees, ensures that payouts are not affected by government tax constraints or public finance challenges, unlike other pension systems.
CPF Life, the national longevity insurance annuity scheme, provides income from personal retirement savings for as long as the member lives.
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