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Government should allow at risk companies to put employee job security before pensions, says Mercer
30 April 2009Mercer has called on the UK government to amend, and where possible the Pensions Regulator (TPR) to interpret, legislation to allow companies facing possible insolvency to defer contributions to their pension scheme.
Quality of Living global city rankings 2009 – Mercer survey
28 April 2009* European cities dominate the top of the ranking * Vienna scores highest for overall quality of living, Baghdad the lowest * Singapore ranks top for city infrastructure; London ranks eighth
Mercer comments on 2009 Budget: Inaction on higher rate pensions tax relief welcome
22 April 2009Mercer has welcomed the UK government’s decision to consult on the removal of higher rate tax relief from pension contributions. Removing tax relief for a small group of employees is not as easy as it seems and could have structural consequences...
European pension funds increase weightings in non-traditional asset classes
20 April 2009 - Crispin LaceFollowing last year’s unprecedented market conditions, European pension schemes are increasing their allocation to non-traditional asset classes to manage their risks more effectively, according to Mercer’s annual European Asset Allocation Survey.
Mike Williams appointed head of change management in Mercer’s outsourcing business
2 April 2009Mercer has appointed Mike Williams as a principal and head of change management in its outsourcing business.
Mercer seminars: How to reduce DC pension costs and manage risks in times of financial uncertainty
31 March 2009Mercer is holding two seminars in London and Edinburgh, on how to reduce costs and manage risk associated with contract-based defined contribution (DC) pension schemes.
Effects of deflation and quantitative easing on Pension Funds
25 March 2009The Bank of England announced on Tuesday 24 March that, over the 12 months to February 2009, the change in RPI was 0%
Mercer hires Jeff Crispin to senior European role in its Sentinel® Group
24 March 2009Mercer’s investment consulting business has appointed Jeff Crispin as a principal in its Sentinel® Group, a global consulting unit that specialises in assessing investment operations, implementation and governance.
Mercer agreement with Staffcare enhances flexible benefit and total reward services
19 March 2009Mercer is pleased to announce it has entered into a strategic alliance with Staffcare Limited. Mercer will utilise Staffcare’s flexible benefits technology platform to support its flexible benefits and total rewards administration business.
Mercer wins ‘Investment Consultant: 10 years of excellence’ award
18 March 2009Mercer wins ‘Investment Consultant of the Year’ and ‘Investment Consultant: 10 years of excellence’ awards at the Global Pensions Awards 2009
Eddie Hodgart joins Mercer
12 March 2009Eddie Hodgart has been appointed as a client manager and principal at Mercer. He will be responsible for managing a portfolio of multinational clients
Mercer warns of contracting out confusion
11 March 2009Mercer has cautioned sponsors and trustees of those pension schemes contracted out of the State Second Pension (S2P) to ensure the new Upper Accrual Point, effective from 6 April 2009, has been allowed for in their payroll systems, pension scheme...
The seven sins of executive performance measurement
11 March 2009Mercer has outlined the flaws in the current approach used by major companies, including financial services organisations, in measuring and rewarding the performance of their executives.
CDP investor signatories see climate change as important and company disclosure as valuable
6 March 2009Mercer and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) released a report today on how climate change and CDP data is being used by investors, and how the CDP can increase the uptake of climate change and CDP data into mainstream investment practices.
Mercer’s 13th annual Expatriate Management Forum
4 March 2009Mercer will be holding its annual European Expatriate Management Forum in Lisbon on 23 - 24 April 2009.
TPR’s proposed material detriment code strays too far from stated objectives, says Mercer UK
25 February 2009Mercer has cautioned that the Pensions Regulator’s (TPR’s) draft Code of Practice is too vague in scope, and unless clarified will have a detrimental impact on the industry.
Personal Accounts expected to cost companies £3bn
24 February 2009The introduction of Personal Accounts is expected to cost businesses across the UK close to £3billion a year, according to Mercer.
Asset management fees hold up in 2008 but outlook cautious for 2009, says Mercer survey
19 February 2009Asset management fees remained stable in 2008 but are likely to be under pressure in 2009, according to a report issued by Mercer.
Mercer appoints Jos Vermeulen as senior consultant
18 February 2009Mercer has appointed Jos Vermeulen as a senior consultant and principal within its financial strategy group.
Mercer named Pension Adviser of the Year
13 February 2009Mercer was named Pension Adviser of the Year at the Corporate Adviser Awards 2009, which took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Thursday 12 February 2009.
Pam Gregory appointed head of customer relations for Mercer's UK outsourcing business
11 February 2009Mercer has appointed Pam Gregory to the new position of head of customer relations within its UK outsourcing business.
Mercer appointed adviser to Nuffield Health
9 February 2009ercer has been appointed by Nuffield Health as corporate adviser on their pension liabilities. The Nuffield Health Pension Scheme has approximately 8,000 members and assets of over £200 million.
Mercer UK holds culture integration masterclass
6 February 2009Mercer is holding a culture integration masterclass on Tuesday 31 March 2009 in London. This one-day workshop is aimed at senior business leaders, line management, HR and other professionals responsible for identifying and managing the cultural...
Mercer holds Culture Integration Masterclass
6 February 2009Mercer is holding a Culture Integration Masterclass on Tuesday 31 March 2009 in London. This one-day workshop is aimed at senior business leaders, line management, HR and other professionals responsible for identifying and managing the cultural...
Cost and risk concerns stimulate multi-national centralisation of retirement plans and policies
4 February 2009There has been a significant increase in the proportion of multinationals implementing global policies across all aspects of retirement plan management, according to new research.
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