The Australian retirement income challenge

As Australia's ageing population increases the gap between superannuation benefits taken and contributions made is expected to narrow in the years ahead: Mercer's modelling predicts the cross over point will occur in 15 to 20 years' time, the super industry must be ready to expand its focus from savings accumulation to providing sustainable, low-risk options for paying benefits.

As the baby boomers leave full-time work, these increasingly savvy retirees will create a demand for more sophisticated products that share risk more equitably, and at a reasonable cost. In order to remain competitive and retain members, super funds need to provide options and products that provide flexibility, manage risk and to deliver a comfortable income.

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Stronger Super: What will it mean for superannuation funds and members?

The Australian Retirement Income Challenge (registration required)

Retirement design for the future (registration required)

Superannuation sentiment index - March 2011

Mercer's response to Cooper's final report

Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index

Financial condition reports (registration required)

Mercer's response to the Government's tax changes and the Henry Tax Review

Operational Risk Reserves: Current Market Practises and attitudes

Mercer's Stronger Super Implementation Roadmap

Mercer's 2010 Federal Budget Review

Securing Retirement Incomes

The fairness of government support for retirement income