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Asia: Mercer offers ‘carbon footprint’ analysis of client portfolios

11 November 2008

Mercer announced today that it can now provide clients with a 'carbon footprint' analysis of their portfolio/s, and compare it to a chosen benchmark, such as the FTSE All-Share, S&P 500 or Russell 1000.

Mercer names Rajeev Grover as head of its global operations and shared services center

11 November 2008

Mercer announced today that it has named Rajeev Grover as head of its Global Operations and Shared Services Center in Gurgaon, India, effective 17 November 2008.

Mercer offers ‘carbon footprint’ analysis of client portfolios

11 November 2008

Mercer announced today that it can now provide clients with a ‘carbon footprint’ analysis of their portfolio/s, and compare it to a chosen benchmark, such as the FTSE All-Share, S&P 500 or Russell 1000.

Mercer survey finds majority of defined contribution retirement plans feature automatic enrollment

10 November 2008

Automatic enrollment of employees into defined contribution retirement plans such as 401(k)s has been adopted by a majority of plan sponsors, according to a recent survey from Mercer.

Mercer launches investment consulting services for Singapore’s private banks

4 November 2008

Mercer, a leading global investment consultancy for institutional investors, has expanded its service offering in Singapore with the launch of a wealth management unit.

KiwiSaver incentives wiped out by investment tax

3 November 2008

Under the current tax structure, New Zealanders will pay more tax on investment earnings over their life than the sum of all government incentives they receive to join KiwiSaver.

Progressive and flexible labour practices, transparency, key to ASEAN economic advancement

30 October 2008

A study by Mercer, a leading global provider of consulting, outsourcing, and investment services, has made the following key findings:

Mercer cautiously welcomes revision of moral hazard powers

29 October 2008

The Government has revised its proposals, first published in April 2008, to extend the “moral hazard” powers of The Pensions Regulator (TPR). The revisions are in response to criticism, from the pensions industry, private equity firms and employers,...

Mercer College offers new programs to deliver vital new skills for HR professionals

28 October 2008

The dramatic change in HR skill requirements over the past ten years has fuelled a need for professional training for HR professionals and business leaders to hone their broader management skills, according to Mercer.

Expatriate employee numbers double as companies see increased value in expatriate assignments

27 October 2008

The number of employees on international assignments has doubled over the last three years as part of the continuing trends towards globalisation, according to a survey conducted by Mercer.

Recent financial turmoil is affecting compensation planning, Mercer survey shows

23 October 2008

Companies focusing on headcount, not cuts in planned salary increases Focus on rewarding high performers and employees in mission-critical jobs

Mercer issues new compensation module for manufacturing industry

22 October 2008

Mercer has just released its new Manufacturing module of the 2008 US Mercer Benchmark Database, which provides an overview of pay levels, trends and practices for jobs in the manufacturing industry.

Mercer names Kerry Sain as North American Sales Leader for its outsourcing business

21 October 2008

Mercer, a leading global provider of benefits outsourcing, announced today that it has named Kerry Sain as North American Sales Leader for its outsourcing business, effective November 3. In this role, Ms. Sain will be responsible for leading all...

Mercer voted European Investment Consultancy of the Year for the sixth consecutive year

21 October 2008

Mercer’s investment consulting business has been named European Investment Consultant of the Year by Financial News in the Financial News Awards for Excellence in Institutional Asset Management – Europe 2008. This year marks the 10th anniversary of...

What price universal health coverage? For many small employers, any price is too high

21 October 2008

The majority of employers that don’t provide health benefits say they wouldn’t contribute even $50 a month to cover an employee, while the majority of those that do provide benefits favor mandatory coverage for all, finds a new survey by Mercer.

Mercer Pension Update –

20 October 2008

Despite current market volatility, using standard accounting measures, defined benefit pension scheme funding levels have not been hit as hard as drastic stock market falls might suggest, according to the Mercer Pension Update report.

Market volatility – Implications for trustees

16 October 2008

The surpluses in pension schemes reported 12 months ago may have been wiped out by recent market turmoil but pension schemes should be able to continue paying their accrued benefits, according to Mercer.

Mercer and Tesi merger creates Italy’s market leader in human capital consulting

16 October 2008

The Italian human capital operations of Mercer have merged with Tesi to create a major new consulting organisation to advise domestic and international companies on human capital issues, it was announced by the two companies today.

Mercer announces key North American senior leadership appointments for its outsourcing business

14 October 2008

Clare Collins-Newton joins Mercer as Chief Information Officer (CIO) - North America, effective immediately. In this new role, she will head the consolidated US and Canada technology teams for Mercer’s outsourcing business. In addition, she will...

Market Sinks Canadian Pension Plans in Third Quarter

9 October 2008

The financial health of Canadian pension plans was markedly worse as the market tumbled through the end of September. The Mercer Pension Health Index was down about 6% from the end of the second quarter, and about 10% for the year.

Pan-European Pension Survey – Mercer

9 October 2008

Multinationals are attracted to the benefits of Pan-European pension arrangements, but the complexity of EU legislation, taxation issues and the perceived lack of products on the market are hampering progress towards their development, according to...

Accounting rules help pension plans, but losses continue

8 October 2008

The upheaval on Wall Street that began a few weeks ago is the latest chapter in the financial market turmoil that began in the middle of last year. Since the end of 2007, the funded status of pension plans sponsored by large US companies has fallen...

Asia: Companies failing to measure return on investment for international assignments

8 October 2008

Companies are failing to comprehensively measure costs and ROI for staff sent on international assignments, according to a report issued by Mercer, the international benefits consultancy.

Baby boomers turn to employers as they face uncertain retirement future, Mercer study finds

8 October 2008

Recent financial market turmoil has left employees uncertain whether they can afford to retire and, while they are looking to their employers for advice and assistance, many employers are failing to deliver, Mercer’s 2008 Benefits Outside the Square...

Companies failing to measure return on investment for international assignments

8 October 2008

Companies are failing to comprehensively measure costs and return on investment (ROI) for staff sent on international assignments, according to a report issues by Mercer, the international benefits consultancy.


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