The pension sector comprises private occupational pension plans registered under the Insurance Act Chap 84:01. The assets of this sector represent a significant portion of the total assets of the financial sector of Trinidad and Tobago. As at July 31st, 2015, pension plan assets totalled approximately $49.1 billion.
A new Occupational Pensions Plan Act is being developed to update the current provisions and to ensure that pension plans are governed and regulated in accordance with international best practices.