ДОСВІД ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКИХ КРАЇН У СФЕРІ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ УПРАВЛІННЯ ПЕНСІЙНИМИ ФОНДАМИ

Abstract

The article is devoted to highlighting the experience of some foreign countries in the field of organization of pension fund management and identifying opportunities for its application in Ukraine. The author proves that in Ukraine the need for pension reform is long overdue, which also includes reforming the public administration system in this area. It is argued that taking into account the foreign experience of some countries, in particular European ones in the field of pension fund management will not only increase the efficiency of reform in Ukraine, but also fulfill a number of international obligations, the main of which are defined by the Association Agreement between Ukraine. , and the European Union, the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the other part. Based on the analysis of scientific sources, the article summarizes the existing models of pension fund organization in the world and clarifies the features of the organization and types of pension funds in some European countries. In particular, it has been established that in most European countries state and non-state pension funds are formed according to the form of ownership, and the private form of pension funds is a priority.]Based on a study of scientific sources and legislation of foreign countries, the author substantiates that in most European countries the state manages state pension funds and constantly monitors the functioning of non-state funds. The article develops proposals on the possibility of applying the positive experience of some European countries in the field of organization of pension funds for the successful reform of the pension management system in Ukraine. In particular, it is proposed to ensure the organization of reliable and cost-effective long-term private pension funds; to ensure the state's constant control over the functioning of non-state pension funds, as well as to ensure transparency and openness of information about the activities of such funds; to involve employers, trade unions and other participants in social dialogue in the organization and management of such funds and take other measures.