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Government should allow at risk companies to put employee job security before pensions, says Mercer

30 April 2009

Mercer 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

29 April 2009

Dublin ranked 25th of 215 in Mercer’s 2009 Quality of Living Global City Rankings, Dublin ranks ahead of several major cities including Paris (33rd ), London (38th), and Barcelona (joint 42nd with Portland, USA) in the Quality of Living survey

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

2009 Quality of Living global city rankings – Mercer survey: Canadian Release

27 April 2009

European cities dominate the top of the ranking, with Vancouver in fourth place

Australian/New Zealand cities remain amongst best in world for Quality of Living - Mercer index

27 April 2009

Australian and New Zealand cities continue to dominate worldwide quality of living standards, and stand strong as attractive destinations for overseas expatriates in the wake of the global financial crisis, Mercer’s 2009 Worldwide Quality of Living...

Mercer launches global asset class boutiques

27 April 2009

Mercer has announced the creation of global asset class research boutiques within its investment consulting business.

Mercer launches investment training for Singapore’s private banks

27 April 2009

Mercer, a leading global investment consultancy, has expanded its wealth management service offer in Singapore with the launch of professional development training services aimed at private banks.

Mercer welcomes announcement of state annuity fund

27 April 2009

Mercer welcomes the announcement this morning by the Minister for Social and Family Affairs of measures to alleviate the difficulties being experienced by defined benefit pension schemes.

Operational risk reserves a grey area for super funds – Mercer study

27 April 2009

Many superannuation funds may not have enough money put aside to compensate members in the event that a major operational risk event occurs – putting themselves and their members at risk, Mercer has warned in a paper released today.

European pension funds increase weightings in non-traditional asset classes

24 April 2009

Following 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.

Mercer comments on 2009 Budget: Inaction on higher rate pensions tax relief welcome

22 April 2009

Mercer 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...

Mercer launches an online retirement planning educational program for employees

22 April 2009

Mercer, a leading global provider of benefits administration, announced today that it has recently launched the “Feel better about retirement” online educational program for employees whose 401(k) plans it administers. The program is designed to...

Mercer's multi-manager business appoints new head of client service

22 April 2009

Mercer's investment management business has appointed Craig Hughes as Head of Client Services. In this newly-created position based in Melbourne, Craig will lead the client service team and is responsible for all of Mercer’s implemented consulting...

European pension funds increase weightings in non-traditional asset classes

20 April 2009 - Crispin Lace

Following 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.

Mercer's multi-manager funds stand alone as 'Highly Recommended' in 2009

20 April 2009

Mercer is the only multi-manager to receive a 'Highly Recommended' rating from independent research house Lonsec in 2009.

Asia: Expatriate rental property costs – Mercer global survey and city rankings

14 April 2009

Asian cities dominate the world’s top 10 costliest locations for expatriate rental property, according to a study by Mercer of housing costs and practices for employees sent on overseas assignments. Outside Asia, New York, Geneva and London also...

Suspending the 401(k) match: Look before you leap

14 April 2009

With the US in the grips of a prolonged recession, many organizations are exploring ways to preserve cash, including reducing or eliminating their contributions to 401(k) and other defined contribution (DC) plans. Although these actions may provide...

Funded status for pension plans of largest US companies improves by $158 billion

9 April 2009

As equity markets rebounded in March and bond yields continued to increase, the funded status of pension plans of S&P 1500 companies improved by $158 billion, according to the latest estimates by Mercer. Based on these estimates, the aggregate...

Mercer sees significant growth in health plan dependent eligibility audits

9 April 2009

In the midst of unprecedented economic challenges and ever-increasing health care costs, Mercer is seeing a dramatic rise in the number of inquiries and new business involving health plan dependent eligibility audits, which are designed to verify...

Mercer's Supplementary Budget Review 2009

7 April 2009

Budget 2009. Mercer outlines in this budget bulletin the main changes impacting pensions, medical expenses and other taxable benefits as set out in the supplementary budget 2009

Australian employees no longer shielded from GFC as salary budgets begin to slow: Mercer survey

6 April 2009

The economic cushion shielding many Australian workers from the impact of the global financial crisis has finally begun to erode according to Mercer research, which confirms national salary budgets look likely to continue to fall during 2009.

HERO, in collaboration with Mercer, launches new best practice scorecard for health management

3 April 2009

The Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO) and Mercer today announced a collaboration that will advance the acceptance, sophistication, and accountability of employee health management (EHM) benchmarking and best practice.

Rule Changes Save Pension Plans from Another Decline

3 April 2009

The financial health of Canadian pension plans was unsteady in the first quarter, primarily due to continued volatility in stock markets. After all was said and done, the Mercer Pension Health Index* had increased to 62%, up 3% from the beginning of...

Expatriate rental property costs - Mercer global survey and city rankings

2 April 2009

Asian cities dominate the world’s top 10 costliest locations for expatriate rental property, according to a study by Mercer of housing costs and practices for employees sent on overseas assignments. Outside Asia, New York, Geneva and London also...

Mike Williams appointed head of change management in Mercer’s outsourcing business

2 April 2009

Mercer has appointed Mike Williams as a principal and head of change management in its outsourcing business.

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