Industry experts around the world agree that retirement systems must be reformed, starting with a lowering of benefit expectations as people live longer, according to an Ernst & Young report on the state of pensions globally. 

The report, "Building a Better Retirement World," noted that the aftermath of the global financial crisis created new challenges in efforts to tackle the costs involved with aging and longevity. 

After reviewing 18 pension and retirement markets across the globe, E&Y identified several areas that need to be addressed to better meet the issues facing the retirement industry and retirees. Among them:

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