Future Proofing the Longevity Economy 2025
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The following actions are designed to empower
stakeholders – including policy-makers, employers,
financial institutions, civil society organizations and
individuals – to implement innovative solutions that
promote financial resilience and inclusivity at all
stages of life. Given the rapid pace of demographic
change and the evolving nature of work, these
actions are more critical than ever.Prioritizing these actions can help create a robust
framework that both supports individuals and
strengthens the overall economic fabric of society.
This section outlines achievable strategies that
can be adopted now to ensure a sustainable and
equitable future for all, reflecting the principles of
the longevity economy and the urgent need for
systemic innovation.
1. Improve retirement income solutions to ensure financial security
in later life
2. Modernize retirement and social security systems to support
longer lives and evolving career paths
3. Encourage auto-enrolment and behavioural nudges to increase
retirement savings participationPolicy-makers EmployersFinancial
institutionsCivil society Individuals
Support policies that
encourage innovative,
cost-effective retirement
income solutionsProvide access to
retirement planning
tools and resources
for employees nearing
retirementDevelop and market
innovative retirement
income products and
integrate solutions with
employer offeringsEducate the public on
available retirement
income planning options
and best practicesEngage with financial
institutions and advisers
to plan for a sustainable
income in retirement
Policy-makers EmployersFinancial
institutionsCivil society Individuals
Assess and recommend
updates to social
security policy to
improve financial
sustainability based
on demographic and
workforce trendsReview how current
policies can be made
more flexible to meet
long-term savings needs
given increasingly diverse
career pathsProvide robust, cost-
efficient products to help
people manage long-
term savingsHelp individuals
understand their savings
needs and gather diverse
community input to inform
policy-makersReflect on personal
financial and retirement
goals, understand gaps
and explore available
resources
Policy-makers EmployersFinancial
institutionsCivil society Individuals
Mandate or encourage
auto-enrolment in
retirement savings
programmes to increase
participation ratesImplement auto-enrolment
features in employer-
sponsored retirement
plans to improve savings
outcomesProvide infrastructure
and advisory services to
facilitate seamless auto-
enrolment in retirement
productsAdvocate for policies
supporting auto-
enrolment and educate
the public on its long-term
benefitsParticipate in auto-
enrolment programmes
and actively monitor
personal financial
progressActions that empower stakeholders to implement innovative solutions TABLE 2
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