Ageing populations continue to pose a challenge to governments worldwide, with policymakers struggling to balance the twin goals of delivering financial security for their retirees that is both adequate for the individual and sustainable for the economy. Now in its tenth year and measuring 34 global pension systems, the Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index reveals who is the most and who is the least prepared to meet this challenge. This year the Index reveals that many North-Western European countries lead the world in providing the best pension systems for their citizens. The Netherlands, with an overall score of 80.3, just...