In a strategic move that reshapes the landscape of employee benefits and pension administration, Aptia has officially announced its launch. Formed by investment from Bain Capital Insurance, Aptia emerges as a formidable entity, boasting an impressive clientele of 1,100 global clients, thereby extending its services to support over 7 million individuals. A New Era in Benefits Administration? The firm is the result of a strategic acquisition of Mercer’s U.S.

The role of compensation and benefits manager in charge of a company’s pension plan has always required multiple skills. Not only must you know about the pension scheme itself, you also must be an honorary actuary and an expert in finance, accountancy, and tax.

The mandatory pension plan in Mexico is, as of today, a Defined Contribution (DC) type. This plan was formally introduced in 1997; before this, the mandatory pension plan was a Defined Benefit (DB) type on a PAY-AS-YOU-GO basis. Workers who entered this mandatory pension plan after July 1, 1997 had to join the new plan. On the other hand, workers who were already in the labour market before that date could choose between either of the plans to retire.