Rich Nuzum, CFA: Lessons from Top-Ranked Political Systems

Rich Nuzum, Executive Director of Investments and Global Chief Investment Strategist at Mercer, dives into the 2024 Global Pension Index, examining 48 retirement systems worldwide. He highlights the pressing need for pension reform due to inflation and demographic shifts, contrasting successful models like Australia’s individual accounts with traditional systems. Nuzum elaborates on the rise of pooled employer plans in the U.S. and the potential of AI in enhancing retirement planning, emphasizing the importance of intelligent investment strategies to boost pension outcomes.