Low & middle income earners need more savings support

Tax cuts for low and middle income Australians are welcomed, but only increase the need for more incentives and Government support for working Australian families to save, says consulting, outsourcing and investment consultancy Mercer.

Global manager searches in alternative asset classes accelerate

Search activity in non-traditional asset classes continues to rise globally as investors seek to diversify their portfolios in the face of unstable markets, according to data released by Mercer today.

Mercer announced ‘Multi-Manager of the Year’: Australia

Mercer has been named “Multi-Manager of the Year” at the Money Management/Lonsec Fund Manager of the Year Awards on Thursday 1 May.

Mercer holds breakfast forums on governance in contract-based DC plans

Mercer is holding a series of breakfast forums to address the challenges employers face when operating contract-based* defined contribution pension plans.

Mercer appoints two new client managers

Christopher Johnson has been appointed client manager at Mercer, where he will be responsible for managing a portfolio of multinational clients. He is based in London.

All equity markets post losses for the first quarter

Mercer’s first-quarter 2008 Defined Contribution Universe Summary found losses in all equity markets during the period.

Quick fix superannuation solutions not enough says Mercer

Quick fix solutions to Australia’s superannuation system, such as tax cuts delivered as superannuation contributions, are not enough to ensure Australians have enough savings for a comfortable retirement. Nor will they do anything to encourage...

CIPD Conference 2008 - Building Competitive Organisations - HR in action

This year's Annual CIPD Conference is taking place on Monday 19 May and Tuesday 20 May 2007 in the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny. Mercer is platinum sponsor of this event.

Personal Accounts Delivery Authority risk compromising employer-sponsored pension schemes

Responding to the Personal Accounts Delivery Authority’s (PADA) consultation ‘building personal accounts; choosing a charging structure’, Mercer has cautioned that the priorities PADA has identified for developing its stance on charging structures...

Mercer and IFC to deliver first ‘sustainability rating’ for emerging market investments

For the first time fund managers in emerging markets will be rated based on their capacity to incorporate environmental, social and governance factors (ESG) into their investment decisions as part of a major new research initiative commissioned by...

Mercer and IFC to deliver first ‘sustainability rating’ for emerging market investments

For the first time fund managers in emerging markets will be rated based on their capacity to incorporate environmental, social and governance factors (ESG) into their investment decisions as part of a major new research initiative commissioned by...

Defined Benefit Pension Scheme Can Be Biggest Risk to Company – according to Mercer

A company’s defined benefit (DB) pension scheme can be its single biggest operational risk, however there are many ways to minimise this risk, delegates attending the Mercer’s Annual Conference on Wednesday 23 Apirl 2008 were told.

Mercer promotions lift investment consulting profile in Asia Pacific

Mercer’s investment consulting business today announced Garry Hawker’s promotion to fill the newly created role as Regional Director for National Funds, Asia Pacific and Alan Flynn’s promotion to assume the leadership of the business across Asia-ex...

Middle East survey – increase in expatriate population fuels growth in western-style pay and benefit

Western-style pay and benefit practices are on the increase in the Middle East, according to a regional survey of current practices and plans within multinational companies, recently conducted by Mercer.

Mercer launches a new online retirement savings educational program – “Count on your retirement”

Mercer, a leading global provider of benefits administration, announced today that it has recently introduced the “Count on your retirement” online retirement savings educational program to employees whose 401(k) plans it administers.

Global risks identified in Marsh Mercer Kroll M&A report

Executives at multinational companies consider investing in China, India and South East Asia almost as risky as investing in Africa, according to a survey commissioned by Marsh, Mercer and Kroll for their report M&A Beyond Borders: Opportunities and...

China, India and South-east Asia are the most desirable regions for foreign investment

Executives at multinational companies consider investing in China, India and South East Asia almost as risky as investing in Africa, according to a survey commissioned by Marsh, Mercer and Kroll for their report M&A Beyond Borders: Opportunities and...

La mayoria de los empleados no entiende su plan de pensiones

La mayoria de los empleados no entiende su plan de pensiones - El principal reto para el 60 por ciento de las compañías europeas es el entendimiento de los planes de pensiones por parte de los empleados. - Sólo el 24 por ciento de las empresas...

Mercer Sponsors Key Management Conference

Mercer, were one of the primary sponsors of the recent Irish Management Institute management conference, entitled Achieving Sustainable Success - Building a High Performance Ireland.

Mercer examines the big investment picture at Asia Pacific Investment Forum

While the retirement and funds management industry may have taken a hit in the recent global capital market turmoil, Mercer believes now more than ever is the right time for investors to look for new value creating opportunities.

Mercer examines the big investment picture at Asia Pacific Investment Forum: NZ

While the funds management industry may have taken a hit in the recent global stockmarket turmoil, Mercer believes the time is ripe for investment managers to be looking forward for new value creating opportunities.

Mercer examines the big investment picture at Asia Pacific Investment Forum: Australia

While the superannuation and funds management industry may have taken a hit in the recent global capital market turmoil, Mercer believes now more than ever is the right time for investors to look for new value creating opportunities.

Mercer UK launches online holiday booking solution

Mercer has launched a new web-based tool, Holidayconnect, to help employers allocate and manage employees’ holiday entitlements.

Mercer Wealth Solutions calls for new measures to improve access to financial advice

Mercer Wealth Solutions has called on the Federal Government to consider new measures that will increase community access to financial advice to help close the retirement funding gap.

Richard Everingham to join Mercer

Mercer’s expansion into Asia has led to the appointment of Richard Everingham to lead its retail investment consulting team in Australia.