Global Scans · Seniors · Weekly Summary

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WHAT'S NEXT?: Between 2000 and 2050, the proportion of the world's population aged over 60 will double from about 11 per cent to 22 per cent.

• [New] As many as 300,000 elderly Australians will be on the waitlist for assistance at home by 2030. The Guardian
• [New] The ongoing demographic shift is expected to have a lasting impact on Singapore's insurance landscape, requiring ongoing collaboration between insurers, employers, and policymakers to ensure sustainable solutions for an ageing society. Insurance Business
• [New] The expected rise in the number of elderly people worldwide is projected to fuel the expansion of the augmented reality sector in healthcare. openpr
• [New] While stricter air quality policies are cutting pollution-related cancer deaths in the U.S., Japan, and South Korea, China's persistently high rates and global ageing trends mean the worldwide burden is projected to climb. News-Medical
• [New] The ageing global population and rising chronic diseases will continue to fuel demand, making patient health data a core asset leveraged by AI for real-time operations and improved outcomes. FinancialContent
• [New] The elderly are most at risk, with at least two-thirds of people over the age of 75 receiving attempted telephone fraud. Euronews
• [New] If efforts at healthy ageing are successful and if informal caregivers and volunteers can help to meet the needs of elders, the total number of frail who need formal services in a community in 2030 could be quite similar to the number in 2000, even though the number of elders will more than double. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] 30% of seniors in Canada are at risk of social isolation. SenCanada
• [New] Sovereign wealth funds dominate with USD 5.6 trillion in assets, projected to reach USD 8.8 trillion by 2030, while central banks and pension funds expand reserves and contributions. MUFG Research
• [New] As the global population shifts elderly, robots might play a crucial role in helping people to grow old with dignity. AOL
• [New] By the end of 2025, crypto ETFs could constitute up to 5% of hedge fund and pension fund portfolios. Aurpay
• [New] The Mansion House Accord, signed by 17 major pension providers in May, is a pledge to allocate at least 10% of portfolios to private markets, half of which will be ringfenced for UK investments. Pensions Expert
• [New] US-based private equity professionals surveyed by Ocorian said they expected new investments to be led by family offices and pension funds. Pensions Expert
• [New] The value of global private markets funds is expected to reach $24trn (£17.9trn) in the next five years amid surging demand from pension funds around the world, an increase of more than 70% on current levels. Pensions Expert
• [New] Creating age-inclusive workplaces will be essential to filling labour shortages and managing an ageing population. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] According to the newly released MetLife's 2025 Pension Risk Transfer Poll, a record 94% of defined benefit (DB) pension plan sponsors with de-risking goals intend to fully divest their pension liabilities with 80% planning to do so within five years. / USA Yahoo Finance
• [New] The UK is moving towards a cashless society, but unless policymakers act carefully, digital payments could make life harder for the elderly, the poor, or anyone left out of the digital revolution, experts have warned. Loughborough University
• [New] AI, automation and robotics could hit 40% of registered nurses, 47% of truck drivers, 64% of accountants, 65% of teaching assistants and 89% of fast food workers, according to Sanders, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labour & Pensions. New York Post
• [New] In the United Kingdom, the state pension age will rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028. unitedrow.org
• [New] Without urgent climate policy interventions, North American pension returns could fall by as much as 50% by 2040, researchers from the risk management firm Ortec Finance warn. In These Times
• [New] Strong consumer demand will drive average seniors housing occupancy rates above 90% by the end of 2026. Connect CRE

Last updated: 22 October 2025