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Mercer Investment Consulting appoints Kristin Finney-Cooke leader of US public funds market segment

26 March 2007

Kristin Finney-Cooke has been appointed National Market Segment Leader – Public Funds for Mercer Investment Consulting.

Employers view providers as barrier to health care transparency but will move ahead without them

16 March 2007

Employer survey on HHS initiative finds high levels of awareness and cooperation, and some skepticism.

Employers with 401(k) plans providing richer match rates, survey finds

26 February 2007

As more and more organizations move from a defined benefit pension plan to a defined contribution plan, the match rates for these plans are becoming more generous.

US equity markets post strong gains during the fourth quarter

9 February 2007

US equity markets rose strongly during the fourth quarter, as overall economic growth continues to be modest and inflationary fears subsided with the decline in oil prices.

Mercer announces new leadership to expand its HR outsourcing business in Asia

6 February 2007

Rosaline Chow Koo has been named to the newly-created role of Asia Business Leader of Mercer HR Services, the outsourcing unit of Mercer Human Resource Consulting, and will lead an expanded team to meet the growing demand for total benefits...

Buyout and venture funds post double-digit returns for 2006

24 January 2007

Private equity managers generated strong results over the past year, with both buyout and venture capital funds generating double digit returns, reports Mercer Investment Consulting (Mercer IC) in its January Private Equity newsletter.

Cara Williams named global chief operating officer of Mercer Investment Consulting

18 January 2007

Cara Williams, 38, has been named global chief operating officer of Mercer Investment Consulting, it was announced today by Tim Gardener, president. She succeeds Jim Hiner, who is retiring after a 20 year career with Mercer Investment Consulting.

Mercer's IC business signs global Principles for Responsible Investment

2 May 2006

Mercer's investment consulting business has become a signatory to the global Principles for Responsible Investment. The Principles are the product of a year-long process convened by the United Nations.

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