Mercer index: Singapore’s CPF is the best pension system in Asia


The CPF moved up two ranks to seventh out of the 47 retirement systems that were reviewed in 2023 by pension expert Mercer. —The Straits Times

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) has retained its top spot in Asia, according to an annual global index.

It is also the only Asian pension system among the top 10 globally in the 15th edition of the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index released on Wednesday.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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