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Mercer's IC business signs global Principles for Responsible Investment
2 May 2006Mercer'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.
Cara Williams named global chief operating officer of Mercer Investment Consulting
18 January 2007Cara 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.
Buyout and venture funds post double-digit returns for 2006
24 January 2007Private 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.
Mercer announces new leadership to expand its HR outsourcing business in Asia
6 February 2007Rosaline 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...
US equity markets post strong gains during the fourth quarter
9 February 2007US 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.
Employers with 401(k) plans providing richer match rates, survey finds
26 February 2007As 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.
Employers view providers as barrier to health care transparency but will move ahead without them
16 March 2007Employer survey on HHS initiative finds high levels of awareness and cooperation, and some skepticism.
Mercer Investment Consulting appoints Kristin Finney-Cooke leader of US public funds market segment
26 March 2007Kristin Finney-Cooke has been appointed National Market Segment Leader – Public Funds for Mercer Investment Consulting.
Robert H. Shannon, has been appointed head of the Americas Region of Mercer HR Consulting
27 March 2007Robert H. Shannon, 54, has been appointed head of the Americas Region of Mercer Human Resource Consulting, it was announced today. He succeeds Larry Woerner who in January was named Chief Administrative Officer of Mercer Human Resource Consulting.
Mercer issues annual study of CEO compensation at large US firms
9 April 2007The drive for responsible executive pay continues to gain traction as new proxy rules require companies to disclose the value of compensation, benefits and perquisites. While the median change in CEO total direct compensation (salary, bonus and...
Christopher Tauber joins Mercer Investment Consulting
10 April 2007Christopher Tauber has joined Mercer Investment Consulting as a Principal and Senior Investment Consultant. Mr. Tauber will be based in Seattle and will be responsible for managing and developing institutional client relationships-including defined...
Mercer HR Services strengthens leadership team to support global benefits outsourcing growth
20 April 2007Mercer HR Services announced today that Mary P. Tinebra, 47, who has played an integral role in the growth of the firm’s outsourcing business, has been appointed Global Leader of Sales and Alliances. To further strengthen the leadership team and...
Global report confirms pay gap among finance, marketing, HR execs
23 April 2007Senior executives in finance, marketing and human resources (HR) earn the highest salaries and annual total cash* if they live in the US, according to an analysis of 15 countries by Mercer Human Resource Consulting. The research found that finance...
Defined contribution plan sponsors should take steps now to address plan fees and disclosures
27 April 2007New guidance requiring defined contribution (DC) plan sponsors to provide greater disclosure of plan fees and expenses is anticipated later this year. Despite uncertainty about the timing and content of new fee-disclosure requirements, employers can...
Mercer HR supports President Bush's Executive Order to promote health care transparency
3 May 2007Mercer Human Resource Consulting supports the Bush Administration’s Executive Order to promote health care transparency, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer M. Michele Burns announced today. As the industry's largest health and benefits...
Mercer Investment Consulting announces executive appointments
4 May 2007Jeff Schutes, Terry Dennison, Bob Burke, John Nussbaumer, Troy Saharic and Chip Rosenthal have been appointed to key leadership positions for Mercer Investment Consulting in the US.
Institutional plans post positive first-quarter returns
30 May 2007The median corporate, public and foundation/endowment plan experienced positive results for the first quarter of 2007, finds a quarterly survey of plan sponsor performance by Mercer Investment Consulting, Inc. (Mercer IC).
Socially responsible investment options in one out of five defined contribution retirement plans
5 June 2007A Mercer report for Social Investment Forum finds two in five plan sponsors now without SRI option say they plan to offer choice in next three years; separately, resource guide issued for plan sponsors seeking to learn more.
DC plan sponsors recognize benefits of outsourcing in current legislative and regulatory environment
5 June 2007The confluence of the new Pension Protection Act and anticipated new Department of Labor regulations affecting defined contribution (DC) plans is leading many plan sponsors to conduct a wide-ranging review of all aspects of their retirement programs.
Mercer HR Consulting is urging support for passage of the Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007
11 June 2007Mercer Human Resource Consulting is urging support for passage of the Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 (S 1544). The bill would authorize the release of Medicare claims data to be used to develop reports on the cost and quality of health...
Focus of HR functions shifts from internal operations to a more direct role in corporate performance
13 June 2007The human resource (HR) function around the world continues to change as it shifts its focus from enhancing internal operations to maximizing contribution to the corporation’s business performance.
Barbara Marder to lead Mercer’s global consulting to defined contribution plans
13 June 2007Barbara Marder has been appointed Global Defined Contribution Consulting Leader at Mercer, with immediate effect.
US private and public real estate investment returns in 2007 likely to lag a strong 2006
15 June 2007Key driver of REIT performance has been high level of M&A activity, yet risks remain
Auto enrollment, Roth 401(k)s gaining ground, soon may be the norm
20 June 2007Automatic enrollment and Roth 401(k) accounts are gaining in popularity and may soon become the norm for defined contribution (DC) plans, according to a recent survey conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Mercer Human...
Mercer Health & Benefits signs agreement with Thomson Medstat to launch Mercer HealthOnline
27 June 2007Mercer Health & Benefits LLC has entered into an agreement with Thomson Medstat to develop a health care data warehouse with a comprehensive suite of analytic tools that will enable Mercer to evaluate the collective health care claims experience...
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