Mercer

Knox: Australia’s low-cost age pension

As Australia is heading towards having the lowest pension cost of any OECD country, we must be willing to be bold, think outside the square and so improve our overall retirement income system.

Dr David KnoxOctober 2, 2019

Retirement income review targets ‘three pillars’

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced on Friday that former senior Treasury official Mike Callaghan will lead the long-awaited independent review of Australia’s retirement income system.

Elizabeth FrySeptember 27, 2019

What is the purpose of our retirement income system?

In view of the forthcoming review of the retirement income system, it is necessary to think about the level of financial resources needed by Australians in retirement. So, what is the purpose of the system? Currently we do not have a clear objective, says Mercer's David Knox.

Dr David KnoxAugust 28, 2019

Retirement

Mercer: Grattan research flawed and misleading

A campaign by the Grattan Institute against lifting the superannuation guarantee rate to 12 per cent is based on a “misleading” model, according to a new Mercer report released on Thursday. Mercer senior actuary David Knox said the Grattan findings used a series of assumptions that were not realistic for the average Australian.

Elizabeth FryAugust 1, 2019

People Moves

Tasplan hires former Mercer executive as CIO

Tasplan, the $9 billion superannuation fund, currently in merger talks with MTAA Super, has appointed David Stuart to the role of CIO.

Elizabeth FryJuly 18, 2019

Roundtables

The impact of financial innovation on markets

Financial innovations such as ETFs appeal to asset owners seeking to exploit market inefficiencies but short-term volatility remains an issue.

Elizabeth FryMay 22, 2019

Featured Homepage Posts

APRA to review sole purpose test

APRA deputy chair Helen Rowell said on Wednesday that the prudential regulator will review the sole purpose test as the super funds believe it is ambiguous and open to differing interpretations.

Elizabeth FryMarch 27, 2019

Infrastructure & Real Estate Conference

Australian retail strong but not immune: Mercer

Local shopping centres have some advantages that make a free fall unlikely but that doesn’t mean challenges the sector faces globally will have no effect here, a UK expert warns

Elizabeth FryFebruary 26, 2019

<1of11>