Retirement Conference 2019

Confidence in global retirement systems shaken, says Mercer

The OECD recently warned that the community’s belief that pension systems will deliver on their promises has been eroded. Mercer's David Knox says this has dented confidence.

David KnoxMarch 9, 2020

Rubinsztein: Super needs tweaking, not overhaul

Nicolette Rubinsztein said Mercer's call for a universal age pension, scrapping the means tests and keeping the superannuation guarantee steady was the wrong way to go.

Elizabeth FryFebruary 19, 2020

Mercer slams means test, calls for universal pension

Mercer has called for a universal age pension, scrapping the means tests and keeping the superannuation guarantee at 9.5 per cent in its Retirement Income Review submission. This would be a blow for many super funds especially those with flat or negative inflows.

Elizabeth FryFebruary 12, 2020

No room for opinion in retirement review

The Retirement Income Review is seeking facts from the industry which can be difficult to distinguish from beliefs in a complex retirement system, says David Bell, executive director of the Conexus Institute.

David BellFebruary 3, 2020

Retirement Conference 2019

Two MDUF Research Awards announced

Two MDUF Research Awards were presented this week to Graeme Mather from Schroder Investment Management and Geoff Warren from Australia National University.

Staff WriterMarch 20, 2019

Retirement Conference 2019

Cooper: Merge Bills and kill two birds with one stone

The way forward for Australia’s superannuation system is to combine two key pieces of legislation according to Challenger’s chair of retirement income, Jeremy Cooper.

Elizabeth FryMarch 20, 2019

Retirement Conference 2019

APRA deputy chair sounds warning to trustees

APRA deputy chair Helen Rowell warns superannuation fund trustees not to delay meeting their obligations in designing suitable retirement income products for members.

Elizabeth FryMarch 19, 2019

Retirement Conference 2019

Photo Gallery: Retirement Conference 2019

The 8th Investment Magazine Retirement Conference took place on March 19th, 2019 at The Amora Hotel Jamison, Sydney.

Claudia GuestMarch 19, 2019

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