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Our retirement system is far from perfect, but it’s still better than most

Australia’s superannuation system cops heavy criticism. Yet, according to the 2019 Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index, we have the third best retirement system in the world. How? Because we’ve earned it.

Superfunds must act on Modern Slavery or risk regulatory breaches

Tackling the complexity of the Modern Slavery Act and the newly imposed slavery reporting requirements calls for strategic thinking, time and resources. Through Mercer’s global knowledge of human rights...

Great Expectations: Attitudes and Behaviours amongst Australian Retirees

Australians are living longer, with 29 per cent of 65 year-old men and 42 per cent of 65 year-old women expected to live past the age of 90. While this is great news, this also puts significant pressure on retirement savings. ...

Change or Be Changed

In 2017 Mercer's 2020 report on super – 'Change or be Changed: Are super funds prepared?' questioned how the industry was thinking about superannuation in a time of industry and regulatory change.

Why Grattan’s got it wrong on super

Will retirees be as comfortable in retirement as the Grattan Institute's research suggests? Mercer Senior Actuary, Dr David Knox isn't convinced...

Expectations vs. Reality

While it seems Australians may not spend as much in retirement as they expect, uncertainly about having enough money in retirement may cause them to be overly frugal. A new report from Mercer Australia says retirees’ great expectations do now mirror reality. Meredith Booth,Finance Journalist, writes

2019 Australian Federal Budget Report

To find out what Mercer’s views across superannuation and retirement, investments, health and workforce issues, download our 2019 Federal Budget report.

10 Principles for an Ideal Retirement System

Mercer's Senior Partner David Knox discusses 10 key principles that make an ideal retirement system.

Meet SuperBot, Artificial Intelligence delivering Financial Advices

With most millennials considering retirement to be a distant concept at this early stage in their lives, Mercer has launched SuperBot, a social media based financial advice chatbot that uses artificial intelligence to encourage all users to help discover their retirement reality and take action.

Be Part of Something Bigger

Mercer offers super funds a range of unique end-to-end outsourcing solutions.

Meet the Unsupered

Did you know almost 1 million Aussie workers will contribute nothing to their superannuation balance this year?

Cryptocurrencies: on the cusp of mainstream?

Cryptocurrencies have a track record, albeit a relatively short one, of resilience after large crashes. What's changed and how does it link to the broader economy?

Riders on the Storm

When markets enter rough waters such as we've seen in 2020, there are often second-order effects worth thinking about which aren't immediately on an investor's radar.

Not focused on your experienced workforce? You should be

Quoting from the 2015 Intergenerational Report and data from the Parliamentary Budget Office, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's recent remarks that older Australians will need to retrain in order to stay employed and work for longer to be less of a "burden" on the budget was a bitter pill for many to swal

Could lack of clarity and definitions on ESG be holding back climate change progress?

The issue of climate change has taken centre-stage, dominating discussions at every level of society, from communities to the boardroom and politics. Through the lens of the natural environment, individuals and businesses have become much more conscious of their carbon footprint.

Investing in a Time of Climate Change — The Sequel

In 2011, Mercer published its first global research report on climate change and its implications for strategic asset allocation, in partnership with a number of our institutional investment clients ...

To ask or not to ask – 10 Questions to ask your Investment Providers

You’re new to the Board of a charitable trust. The Fund has a sizeable investment portfolio and investment matters take up a decent chunk of Board time. The trouble is, you don’t know much about investments ...

CFOs Struggle with the Work/Life Balance

Chief financial officers spend two-thirds of their waking hours working and would prefer to be working only half the time, according to a new survey.

The Investment Managers meeting purpose with profit

For any organisation devising a formal policy on responsible investing principles, getting the policy right and persuading all interested parties to take action is formidable enough. But an even greater challenge lies in communicating value ...

Why Responsible Investing has come of age

Increasingly the discussion around the board rooms of Australia’s blue-chip companies and heavy-hitting institutional investors is not about how to boost profits and share prices – but how to do good.


Are you a B.A.D. investor?

Download our free Starter Kit for insights on responsible investment and to find out how Mercer's solution model and implementation framework could get your organisation started on its responsible investment journey.

Taking It Easy - Quantitative Easing in Australia and the implications for Financial Markets

‘Hot Jobs’ of the Future

The 2019 Total Remuneration Survey is out and reveals the top three fastest emerging ‘hot jobs’ of the future. Download the brochure now.

4 Employee Benefit Trends To Watch Out For

The 2019 Australian Benefits Review is out and reveals what 4 key trends every organisation needs to get right when it comes to employee benefits. Download the 4 trends now.

Set your business apart with memorable employee experiences

Do you have an engagement strategy in place? Measuring employee engagement is a start, but it’s what you do with the insights that will drive meaningful change.

When Women Thrive Survey 2019: Next Generation Research on Global Gender Equity

The next generation of Mercer's When Women Thrive, Businesses Thrive research is out, and we invite you to take part in this expansive study on gender equity in the workplace!

Keys For Successful Industry-Education Engagement

The Australian higher education sector is at a juncture: facing the new realities brought by the influx of new savvy institutions, how are universities responding and how can they stay fit for purpose?

5 Questions to Consider Before Launching an Employee Pulse Survey

When designed well, Pulse Surveys can generate valuable insights. But a well-rounded strategy is key, so we’ve found 5 critical questions you need to reflect on to help you stay on track.

Australian and New Zealand cities are more attractive than ever for expatriates

An increase in comparative affordability means major cities in both Australia and New Zealand are becoming ever more attractive locations for international businesses to send expatriates.

Embracing Board Diversity: Go Beyond the Numbers

Despite the media attention on issues of diversity, the pace of progress around diversity in corporate boardrooms remains challenging. Half-49.5 percent-of United States boards in the U.S. Russell 3000 Index currently ...

Hiring for the Future? 4 Strategies for Attracting Top Talent

Want to know the ins and outs of attracting today’s top candidates? Following the release of Mercer’s 2018 Global Talent Trends Study, our Talent Strategy Leader Ephraim Patrick, sat down with Workplace Info to answer key questions Australian HR Leaders are asking about how to appeal to the best.