National Pensions Framework - Mercer's view

Recorded: 3 March 2010

Anne Downey of Mercer, Dublin talks with Senior Portfolio Planner, Danny Mansergh, about bright spots in the report as well as areas of concern with regards to the National Pensions Framework.

The questions posed to Danny during this recording are as follows:

• What is Mercer's view generally on the  National Pensions Framework?
   
• In relation to the proposed increase in state retirement age - how does this compare with other countries?
   
• The Framework has a proposed plan to restructure defined benefit plans - is this too little too late?
   
• How will the reduced tax relief impact retirement savings?
   
• What is Mercer's view on the Soft Mandatory approach - will this work and will it have implications for current scheme structures?