David Knox

Industry

Super system disadvantages middle income earners: Mercer’s David Knox

A universal pension scheme could result in “taking some off the top” by essentially removing or tapering tax concessions for higher income earners and redistributing these savings to middle income earners, Mercer's David Knox highlighted.

Matthew SmithFebruary 22, 2021

Retirement

Simplicity and confidence key to retirement puzzle: Challenger

Finding better retirement solutions will require more than just ‘age and balance’ metrics, but the industry will need to keep things simple to retain members’ faith and their confidence to spend, according to Challenger’s Aaron Minney.

Tahn SharpeNovember 2, 2020

Industry

Local super industry outranked by higher contributing countries

Each of the three countries ranked above Australia in the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension index – The Netherlands, Denmark and Israel – have contribution rates into their funded pension arrangements of 12 per cent or higher.

Amanda WhiteOctober 21, 2020

Solving the Retirement Puzzle at Scale

Data insights key to building confidence in super

The superannuation industry's ability to build member trust and engagement will rest upon its ability to harness data and use it to enhance the retirement outcomes of members, a panel has heard.

Matthew SmithOctober 19, 2020

Policy and Regulation

A kickstart for CIPRs: new rules for annuities

Expect Parliament to pass legislation making the means test more favourable for longevity products and speeds up development of CIPRs.

Elizabeth FryFebruary 12, 2019

Investment Strategy

Australia’s retirement system slips in global rankings

Australia’s retirement income system has dropped from third to fourth place in the world rankings, attributed to a drop in "adequacy".

Alice UribeOctober 22, 2018

Retirement

Time for longevity risk-pooling: Mercer

Mercer consultants told the PortfolioConstruction Forum Strategies Conference they must incorporate longevity risk-pooling into portfolios.

Nour AzharAugust 28, 2017

Investment Strategy

Australia’s retirement system ranks third globally, gets B+

The authors of the Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index have recommended Australia lift the superannuation guarantee rate and keep citizens working longer.

Sally RoseOctober 24, 2016

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