Interest in Turkey’s Voluntary Pension Scheme for participants under 18 continues to rise, with more than 2 million children now enrolled. According to Katılım Emeklilik General Manager Ayhan Sincek, this growing participation shows that families are increasingly turning to long-term savings tools to support their children’s future needs, from education planning to the first steps of a professional career.
Sincek underlined that beginning to save at an early age offers more than financial preparation alone. He said the system also helps instil a lasting savings habit within families, allowing this awareness to be carried from one generation to the next while giving children a stronger financial foundation for later life.
Small Contributions, Long-Term Value
Highlighting the structure of the under-18 BES, Sincek noted that even modest payments can grow into meaningful savings over time. He said families can make a steady and practical investment in their children’s future by entering the system with manageable contributions.
The steady increase in participation reflects a broader desire among parents to build financial security for every stage of childhood and adolescence. From school years to career planning, the scheme is seen as a supportive mechanism for long-term preparation.
A Savings Tool Framed as a Security Bridge
Sincek stated that Katılım Emeklilik considers protecting children’s future and creating forward-looking financial solutions among its main responsibilities. He described the company’s Early BES product, which includes support services designed around children’s ages and developmental stages, as more than a conventional savings model.
He referred to Early BES as a “bridge of security” that helps turn children’s dreams into future opportunities through informed financial choices made by their families.
He also shared a message for students preparing to receive their report cards, congratulating all children in advance and wishing them a happy, enjoyable and productive holiday period.
