Superannuation: What's Wrong with Australia's Retirement Plans?
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Australia's superannuation savings may be the envy of the world with
A$1.23 trillion now in the pot to help its ageing population live more
comfortably in retirement. But Australia's approach to retirement saving
is only half right, according to David Blake of the UK's Pensions
Institute, who spoke at a recent Australian School of Business
conference on longevity risk. Substantial super savings may have helped
the nation to weather the financial crisis, but they will not go the
distance as people live increasingly longer lives. It's time for Aussies
to hedge their risks, and annuities are the way to go.
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