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Australia’s $3.5 Trillion Pension Paradox: Why the System’s Biggest Success is Also its Hidden Flaw

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Financial Policy

Australia’s $3.5 Trillion Pension Paradox: Why the System’s Biggest Success is Also its Hidden Flaw

05/12/2025 user0Tagged Australian Economy, decumulation, Defined Contribution, Financial Planning, Investment Management, longevity risk, Paul Keating, pension reform, retirement income, Superannuation

Australia’s famed superannuation system is a marvel of wealth accumulation. But a critical flaw in its design leaves retirees facing a perilous future.

The Third Way for Pensions: Are Collective Schemes the Future of UK Retirement?

10 mins read

Financial Policy

The Third Way for Pensions: Are Collective Schemes the Future of UK Retirement?

23/10/2025 user0Tagged CDC schemes, Collective Defined Contribution, Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution, financial technology, pension risk pooling, retirement savings, Torsten Bell, UK economy

A new pension model is gaining traction in the UK. Discover how Collective DC schemes could reshape retirement savings and the financial landscape.