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Changes to pensions debt offer small step forward
23 September 2009The government’s attempt to create a greater balance between legitimate corporate restructurings and protection of employees’ pensions is to be welcomed, says Mercer, but the effect of its proposals will be too limited to have a radical impact
Executive pay in the public sector needs coherent structure to be effective, says Mercer
23 September 2009The public sector needs a more coherent and transparent structure to decide executive pay in order to attract the best staff and provide value for money, claims Mercer.
Lindt & Sprüngli appoints Mercer
23 September 2009Mercer has been appointed by Lindt & Sprüngli as defined contribution (DC) pensions and risk benefits adviser to its UK and Ireland business.
Mercer welcomes the Pensions Quality Mark
22 September 2009Mercer has welcomed the NAPF’s newly launched pension quality mark (PQM) for defined contribution (DC) schemes, but remains cautious about its intended impact.
UK investment roadshow: investment challenges and opportunities
16 September 2009Mercer is holding a series of regional half-day seminars, focusing on the current investment market environment and exploring the options available to pension funds to confront today’s challenges
Trustees up the ante to safeguard schemes against corporate insolvencies
9 September 2009Trustees of pension schemes are taking a more pro-active and in-depth approach to reviewing their sponsoring employer’s covenant, according to Mercer.
Group risk insurers improve overall service levels but accuracy still a concern
7 September 2009Mercer’s bi-annual survey of service levels amongst group risk insurers has shown broad improvements in service but the industry average continues to be reduced by the underperformance of a select few insurers.
Senior appointment at Mercer
4 September 2009Rob Goward has rejoined Mercer as a principal and client manager with primary responsibility for managing a portfolio of multinational clients.
Solvency II – changes should consider special characteristics of annuity business to avoid damaging
26 August 2009Mercer has cautiously welcomed the consultation process being used to develop the detailed aspects of the European Union (EU) Solvency II framework directive.
Companies not taking advantage of cost savings from pension salary sacrifice
25 August 2009Most companies are not yet taking advantage of the significant cost savings salary sacrifice programmes can generate, says Mercer.
Institutional investors stand to lose returns under new alternatives regulations
25 August 2009Proposed regulations for the alternative investment industry could harm investment returns for institutional investors unless substantially redrafted, according to Mercer
Mercer’s outsourcing business makes two further senior appointments
21 August 2009Mercer has recruited two further members to the senior team in its outsourcing business as part of its service excellence and expansion strategy.
Implemented consulting seminars: ‘Delegate to focus on the big issues’
10 August 2009Mercer is holding a series of seminars throughout the UK about the opportunities for pension scheme trustees and sponsors to improve the effectiveness of how they use their time and resources to achieve their schemes’ investment objectives.
Mercer 2009 EMEA Compensation and Benefits Conference
10 August 2009This year Mercer is holding its annual Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Compensation and Benefits Conference on 8 - 9 October in Berlin.
MercerVision: Pensions de-risking – navigating the new landscape
30 July 2009Mercer will be holding its second live web TV conference on the topic of pensions de-risking.
Mercer welcomes further flexibility in engaging employees holding DC pensions
28 July 2009Mercer has welcomed the Pensions Regulator’s efforts to ease employers’ concerns with engaging their workforce on defined contribution (DC) pensions matters.
New leaders in Mercer’s health & benefits business
22 July 2009Monica Santiago has been appointed head of Mercer’s health & benefits business in the UK.
Organisations continue to weather the storm in Northern Ireland
22 July 2009The current economic conditions are continuing to have a negative impact on businesses, with nearly a third of organisations reporting that this negative impact is ‘serious’, according to a recent survey conducted by Mercer.
Mercer appoints senior client relationship manager in its outsourcing business
16 July 2009Phiroze Bilimoria has joined Mercer as a senior client relationship manager in its UK outsourcing business.
Pensions practice in public sector outsourcing should be reformed, says Mercer
15 July 2009Mercer has outlined support for a recent Confederation of British Industry (CBI) paper on reforming pensions practice in public sector outsourcing.
Mercer’s forthcoming Pensions Knowledge courses
14 July 2009Trustees of pension funds face ever-increasing challenges in carrying out their role effectively. Mercer is running a series of courses during 2009 designed to provide trustees with the knowledge and understanding that they need in order to achieve...
Worldwide Cost of Living survey 2009 – City ranking
7 July 2009* Tokyo knocks Moscow off the top spot as the most expensive city for expatriates; Johannesburg is the cheapest * Asian and European cities dominate the top 10 *Significant currency fluctuations and strengthening of dollar cause major reshuffle in...
Katharine Photiou joins Mercer to help reshape the future design and delivery of employee benefits
6 July 2009Katharine Photiou has joined Mercer as a principal in its strategic benefits consulting and delivery team.
Research identifies large scope to improve carbon footprint of investment portfolios
5 July 2009New research has exposed a seven-fold difference in the carbon footprints of institutional equity portfolios in the UK. A study by Mercer and Trucost, on behalf of WWF, found that greenhouse gas emissions from these portfolios range from 209 to...
Trustees should be ‘significant players’ in corporate restructuring and refinancing negotiations
2 July 2009Banks must recognise the new economic reality and give greater consideration to the demands of trustees of defined benefit pension schemes when negotiating terms with companies seeking restructuring and refinancing, says Mercer. The company has also...
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