• Marsh's 2026 Global Pension Index warns falling fertility rates and rising life expectancy are straining retirement systems worldwide.
• The report covers 55 retirement income systems representing 66% of the world's population.
• Policy priorities include clearer pension objectives, stronger funding for future obligations and more flexible retirement design.
• Australia received its first A grade, bringing the number of top-rated retirement systems to six.
• The average overall index score rose 1.1 points from 2025, with five systems improving their grades.

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