Global Pension Risk Survey
June 11, 2026 4 mins
Aon 2025/26 Global Pension Risk Survey
Explore how pension sponsors and leaders are responding to investment volatility, the latest regulations and operational pressures in Aon’s 2025–26 Global Pension Risk Survey.
Pension systems worldwide are under pressure from investment volatility, shifts in regulations and rising operational demands. Stronger funding levels in some Defined Benefit (DB) markets, shifting expectations in Defined Contribution (DC) plans and evolving governance standards are reshaping how organisations think about their long term pension risks.
Aon’s 2025–26 Global Pension Risk Survey brings together insights from 10 countries across three continents and more than 500 participants. The survey highlights the converging risks and emerging responses that will help sponsors and leaders operating in an increasingly complex pensions landscape balance financial resilience, compliance and member outcomes.
Explore country-level findings
Country Reports (10)
10 Solutions
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United Kingdom
Explore how improved funding levels are influencing end game planning, risk transfer and long term strategy.
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United States
See how plan sponsors are balancing funding, investment and de risking decisions amid ongoing economic and regulatory change.
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France
Explore how evolving regulation and economic conditions are influencing retirement provision and long term risk.
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Germany
See how employers and schemes are managing funding, investment and governance demands in a complex pensions environment.
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Ireland
Understand how Irish schemes are navigating funding, regulation and benefit design in a shifting market landscape.
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Netherlands
Examine how reforms and evolving plan design are reshaping pension risk and member security.
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Spain (ENG)
Learn how conservative investment approaches and inflation are shaping pension risk priorities.
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Spain (ESP)
Descubra cómo los enfoques de inversión conservadores y la inflación están influyendo en las prioridades de riesgo de las pensiones.
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Switzerland
Examine how schemes are responding to funding, investment and regulatory developments in a mature, highly governed pension system.
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United Arab Emirates
Discover how changing workforce expectations and evolving retirement frameworks are redefining pension and end of service commitments.
Take the next step
Pension decisions made today shape financial resilience, governance and member outcomes for years to come. Download the global report for cross market insights and practical takeaways and talk to our team to explore what the 2025–26 Global Pension Risk Survey means for your plans and long term pension strategy.
