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More Than R$ 1.8 Billion Invested in Unsecured Securities Place State and Municipal Treasuries as Final Responsible for Pensions After the Liquidation of Banco Master
A technical decision by the federal government has redefined the responsibility for possible losses in public pension funds, following the liquidation of Banco Master, decreed on November 18, 2025 by the Central Bank of Brazil. Since then, it has been established that states and municipalities must cover any financial shortfalls, in case there are insufficient funds to pay for pensions and benefits.
According to the Ministry of Social Security, state and municipal pension institutes invested at least R$ 1.8 billion in Financial Letters from Banco Master. Thus, if these resources are not recovered during the liquidation process, local treasuries will bear the impact, as determined by current legislation.
Official Position Confirms Legal Obligation of Federal Entities
This interpretation is included in a document prepared by the ministry in response to inquiries from Representative Laura Carneiro (PSD-RJ), related to the situation of Rioprevidência. According to the official text, there is no requirement for immediate contribution, however, the future responsibility is maintained, should the own systems fail to meet their commitments.
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According to Law No. 9,717/1998, the Union, states, the Federal District, and municipalities are responsible for covering any financial shortfalls of their own pension systems. Thus, even without immediate impact, the obligation remains valid for future fiscal years.
Who Invested and How Much Was Invested in the Bank’s Securities
A survey by the Ministry of Social Security indicates that 18 pension institutes invested resources in Financial Letters from Banco Master. Among the major amounts, R$ 970 million from Rioprevidência, R$ 400 million from Amprev, from Amapá, R$ 97 million from Iprev de Maceió, and R$ 93 million from São Roque Prev in São Paulo stand out.
In the case of São Roque, a municipality with approximately 79,000 inhabitants, the invested amount gained relevance due to its proportional weight in relation to the size of the federal entity, reinforcing the debate about risk management in their own systems.
Absence of Guarantee Expands Uncertainty About Recovery of Funds
Unlike CDBs, Financial Letters do not have protection from the Credit Guarantee Fund, which covers investments up to R$ 250,000 per CPF. Therefore, the invested resources have been classified as debt in the bank’s liquidation process, making the full recovery of funds uncertain.
This factor, therefore, increases the actuarial risk and pressures the financial equilibrium of state and municipal pension funds.
Federal Oversight, Sanctions, and the Situation of CRP
The federal government emphasized that it does not have legal authority to intervene directly in the management of funds nor to punish local managers. Still, the main administrative sanction available is the suspension of the Pension Regularity Certificate (CRP), document required for voluntary transfers from the Union and credit operations with federal guarantee.
Currently, the state of Rio de Janeiro is without a valid CRP, due to noncompliance with legal limits for financial investments, as reported by the ministry.
Prior Alerts and Audits Initiated in 2024
According to the Ministry of Social Security, risk analyses conducted in 2024 had already identified increased investments in assets considered more risky. As a result, 29 federal entities were selected for audits, including 17 with direct investments in Banco Master, such as Rio de Janeiro, Amapá, and Amazonas.
Change in Rules After the Banco Master Case
In response to the incident, the Monetary Council approved, in December 2025, new regulations for investments of their own pension systems. The changes impose stricter criteria for the soundness of institutions, restrictions on financial intermediation, and extended risk management requirements, reinforcing transparency, control, and regulatory compliance.
In light of this scenario, to what extent can the pursuit of profitability justify elevated risks when the final cost falls directly on public coffers and the pensions of civil servants?
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