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11/11/09

Falling confidence to force change: Mercer Superannuation Sentiment Index 
Superannuation remains the cornerstone of Australians’ retirement savings – but Australians’ trust in superannuation continues to fall.
8/7/09

Mercer worldwide cost of living survey 2009 
Mercer’s 2009 Cost of Living rankings have seen all Australian cities move down in the rankings as a result of worldwide currency fluctuations.
28/4/09

Australian cities remain amongst best in world 
Australian and New Zealand cities continue to dominate worldwide quality of living standards, Mercer’s 2009 Worldwide Quality of Living Survey has found.
4/3/09

Super way to save for retirement? 
Nearly one in five (18%) people are unsure of the tax effectiveness of superannuation.
18/2/09

Market volatility drives demand for a super education revolution 
Superannuation in Australia is at a cross-road after an unprecedented period of sharemarket volatility.
11/12/08

A Social Club or Financial Security?  
Nearly three-quarters of Australians have experienced financial difficulty.
8/10/08

Australians to delay retirement, Mercer study finds 
Recent financial market turmoil has left employees uncertain whether they can afford to retire, Mercer’s 2008 Benefits Outside the Square Study has found.
8/10/08

Baby boomers turn to employers as they face uncertain retirement future, Mercer study finds 
Recent financial market turmoil has left employees uncertain whether they can afford to retire and, while they are looking to their employers for advice and assistance, many employers are failing to deliver, Mercer’s 2008 Benefits Outside the Square Study has found.
31/7/08

Laid back super savers to pay in retirement 
Australians severely under-estimate the link between share market movements, their superannuation returns, and retirement income according to a survey released today by global consulting, outsourcing, and investment firm, Mercer.
11/6/08

Australian cities amongst best in world for Quality of Living– Mercer global index 
Australian and New Zealand cities have continued to lead worldwide quality of living standards, making them attractive destinations for overseas expatriates, Mercer’s 2008 Worldwide Quality of Living Index has found.
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