Global Pension Assets Reach Record Growth
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 6 days ago
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- Global Pension Asset Growth: According to WTW's latest study, global pension assets grew by 9.6% year-on-year in 2025, reaching a record USD 68.3 trillion, reflecting strong investor confidence and market recovery that generated USD 6.0 trillion in pension asset value.
- Market Structural Shift: In the top seven global pension markets, defined contribution (DC) assets now account for 63%, with Australia and the US heavily skewed towards DC allocations at 90% and 72% respectively, indicating a shift towards more flexible investment models in these markets.
- Canada's Market Rise: With a remarkable 12% year-on-year growth, Canada has overtaken Japan for the first time to become the second-largest pension market globally, showcasing the strength of its pension system and its appeal to investors, thereby solidifying its position in the global pension landscape.
- UK Market Challenges: Despite overall growth in global pension markets, the UK has seen a mere 1.4% annual growth rate, dropping to fourth place, primarily due to the maturation of traditional defined benefit (DB) plans that are paying out benefits, leading to a structural shift where DC assets have risen from 18% in 2020 to 40%.
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Analyst Views on WTW
Wall Street analysts forecast WTW stock price to rise
15 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 282.980
Low
318.00
Averages
365.00
High
400.00
Current: 282.980
Low
318.00
Averages
365.00
High
400.00
About WTW
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company is a global advisory, broking and solutions company that provides data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. The Company’s segments include Health, Wealth & Career (HWC), Risk & Broking (R&B), and Corporate. The HWC segment provides an array of advice, broking, solutions and technology for employee benefit plans, institutional investors, compensation and career programs, and employee experience overall. Its portfolio of services supports the interrelated challenges that the management teams of its clients face across human resources and finance. It focuses on four key areas: Health, Wealth, Career and Benefits Delivery & Outsourcing. The R&B segment provides a range of risk advice, insurance brokerage and consulting services to clients ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations. Its R&B segment includes two businesses: Corporate Risk & Broking and Insurance Consulting and Technology.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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