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Latin American pension fund regulatory developments

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Pension fund management and regulatory structures are undergoing scrutiny and reform in the Dominican Republic and Chile. In the Dominican Republic, the Commission for Risk Classification and Investment Limits (CCRyLI) clarified that pension fund administrators (AFPs) do not own the funds, which belong to affiliates. While the Commission identifies eligible investment instruments to encourage diversification, it does not mandate their use. The system is currently facing criticism from figures such as Francisco Alberto Tavárez Vásquez and Matías Bosch Carcuro, who describe the system as a “financial extractive scheme” due to the high concentration of funds in public debt and private instruments linked to large economic groups. Critics argue that over 80% of funds are concentrated in these areas, benefiting business elites while providing insufficient pensions for workers. Economist Andrés Dauhajre hijo noted that as of June 2026, pension funds reached RD$1.32 trillion, or 16% of the national GDP, with an average annual profitability of 12.2% over twenty years. However, new warnings regarding social stability have emerged. Rafael ‘Pepe’ Abreu, president of the Confederación Nacional de Unidad Sindical (CNUS), cautioned that the nation could face periods of “ingobernabilidad” (unruliness) starting in 2033, as many workers may receive monthly pensions between 8,000 and 10,000 pesos, which may be insufficient for basic needs. Arismendi Díaz Santana, president of the Fundación Seguridad Social para Todos (FSSPT), highlighted structural flaws, including a lack of competition and guaranteed commissions for AFPs. He also noted a conflict of interest where financial groups controlling the AFPs are often the same groups seeking to lower interest rates on debt, negatively impacting fund profitability. In ~~Chile, discussions are focused on~~ September 2026, political and labor organizations, including Frente Amplio, the Bloque Popular Jesús Adón, and the Unión Clasista de Trabajadores (UCT), rejected a ~~major pension reform set for April 2027. This reform intends~~ proposal to ~~replace the existing five multi-funds with ten generational funds based on~~ reform the ~~birth years of affiliates.~~ Social Security Law.

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