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Last updated: 16 February 2010
DC plan management and pension inconsistency: Are you at risk?26 January 2010
As part of Mercer’s recent global survey of Defined Contribution retirement plans, Mercer asked respondents a number of questions in order to assess the extent to which ESG issues and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies are influencing plan management. This article discusses survey results and our observations from the field concerning potential risks from gaps between CSR strategy implementation and DC plan management.
Investment horizons: Do managers do what they say?9 February 2010
Ireland - Mercer Investment Update January 201028 January 2010
Mercer’s Defined Benefit Survey 2009 was published in December. It shows that, while investment returns have been strong over the past six months, the recovery has not been sufficient to lift most defined benefit schemes out of deficit.
Operational risk assessments – How much can go wrong with investment managers’ operations?29 January 2010
An integral part of risk management for National Funds is having a framework that enables Funds to better understand the investment operational practices of their service providers; therefore the ability to manage the potential risks and costs arising from inefficient and risky practices.
Perspectives on alternative investments - issue oneWhat's your next move? Challenges and opportunities in a postrecessions world16 February 2010
Research boutiques - Taking manager research to the next level16 February 2010
In the wake of the global economic crisis, the institutional asset management industry is poised for fundamental change. The needs of institutional investors are global, complex, quickly changing and influenced by market events that call into question tried and tested investment practices.
Rethinking pensions - how DC will evolve7 December 2009
Pension Week's Rethinking Pensions campaign received 17 ideas for new and improved DC pension schemes. Tony Pugh talks through which ideas he believes will see the light of the day.
Sentinel live eventOperational Due Diligence, The new investment decision16 March 2010
A live interactive broadcast from the Mercer Sentinel Group on "Operational Due Diligence, The new investment decision" will be presented by Ben Gunnee, European Director of the Mercer Sentinel Group and Julian Mant, Principal.
Date: Tuesday, 16 March 2010 Time: 11:00 - 12:00
The behemoths of the investment industry: Sovereign Wealth Funds and their take on Responsible Investment26 January 2010
Sovereign Wealth Funds tend to recognize the importance of long-term investment horizons by virtue of their purpose. In this article, Mercer explores some of the ways that they are embracing Responsible Investment and building momentum in this area across the institutional investment industry.
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Welcome to the first edition of Mercer's perspective on alternative investments. In 2009, Mercer launched its global manager research boutique structure to increase the depth and breadth of our manager research, with an increased focus on alternative investments. The new boutique structure is designed to leverage our extensive research capabilities, allowing Mercer to provide a more focused, specialised research product to clients.
