This document discusses various topics related to retirement planning and pension funds around the world. It notes that people are living longer while fewer people are able to financially support retired populations. Various surveys find that most people associate positive terms with retirement but also have concerns about being able to afford retirement due to low interest rates, rising healthcare costs, and high national debt levels. The best performing retirement systems are found in Nordic countries. The document also discusses retirement funding challenges in different regions and the growth of socially responsible investing options for pension funds.