The Pensions Superintendency (SIPEN) published an International Women’s Day feature on the role of women in the Dominican pension system, centred on Persia Álvarez, the country’s first pensions superintendent, and marking her career with a formal recognition event. The profile highlights Álvarez’s role in establishing SIPEN and building the supervisory approach for pension fund administrators (AFPs), including the development of the regulatory framework for investments and associated risk management, aligned with the mandate under Law 87-01 to protect affiliates and monitor AFP financial soundness. The special included a visit by Álvarez to SIPEN to receive a recognition from current superintendent Francisco A. Torres alongside members of her former team, and an interview in which she described progress in coverage, returns and efficiency while pointing to remaining coverage challenges for informal-sector workers.
Pensions Superintendency (SIPEN) 2025-03-31
Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency publishes International Women’s Day profile honouring first superintendent Persia Álvarez
On International Women’s Day, the Pensions Superintendency (SIPEN) highlighted Persia Álvarez, the Dominican Republic's first pensions superintendent, for her contributions to the pension system. Álvarez was recognized for establishing SIPEN and developing the regulatory framework for pension fund administrators, focusing on investment and risk management. The feature included a recognition event and an interview discussing progress and challenges in pension coverage and efficiency.