<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<?xml-stylesheet title="XSL_formatting" type="text/xsl" href="/rss/mercerrss.xsl"?><rss version="2.0">
<channel>
<title><![CDATA[Mercer Americas | Media announcements]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com</link>
<description><![CDATA[Mercer Americas | Media announcements]]></description>
<language>EN_US</language>
<copyright>Mercer Copyright</copyright>
<webMaster><![CDATA[mercerfeedback@mercer.com]]></webMaster>
<lastBuildDate>Tue Feb 07 00:01:54 CST 2012</lastBuildDate>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[12 for 2012: Mercer issues checklist of 12 action items for employers with globally mobile employees]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1447445</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri Feb 03 00:00:00 CST 2012 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Pension deficits ease in January; interest rate environment, 2012 cash contributions pose challenges]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1446980</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu Feb 02 00:00:00 CST 2012 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Mercer launches new workforce metrics and analytics solution - Mercer iknow]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1447345</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue Jan 31 00:00:00 CST 2012 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Mercer to acquire Pensjon & Finans, leading Norwegian-based investment and pension consultants]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/Mercer-to-acquire-Pensjon-and-Finans</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri Jan 27 00:00:00 CST 2012 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Mercer becomes sole shareholder of REPCA, signalling role as leader in French health & benefits]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/Mercer-becomes-sole-shareholder-of-REPCA</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue Jan 24 00:00:00 CST 2012 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Mercer’s 2012 Guide to Social Security and 2012 Medicare booklet now available]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1445375</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue Jan 17 00:00:00 CST 2012 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Leading institutional investors address climate change risk via asset allocation, other initiatives ]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/leading-institutional-investors-address-climate-change-risk</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed Jan 11 00:00:00 CST 2012 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Devastating 3rd quarter losses leave Canadian pension plans unable to make up ground in 4th quarter]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1443720</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed Jan 11 00:00:00 CST 2012 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Mercer identifies five key pension risk management tips for US pension plan sponsors in 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1443705</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue Jan 10 00:00:00 CST 2012 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Les gestionnaires de placements prévoient une croissance économique modeste pour 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1443965</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue Jan 10 00:00:00 CST 2012 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Investment managers forecast modest economic growth and solid equity returns in 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1443665</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue Jan 10 00:00:00 CST 2012 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Report: Collaboration in talent mobility key to job creation]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/Talent-mobility-collaboration-key-to-job-creation</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri Jan 06 00:00:00 CST 2012 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Mercer aligns its investment organization to meet changing client needs]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1443840</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri Jan 06 00:00:00 CST 2012 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[PENSION DEFICITS WIDEN FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1442530</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed Jan 04 00:00:00 CST 2012 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Mercer completes acquisition of Alicia Smith & Associates, a nationally-known Medicaid policy firm]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1440895</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue Jan 03 00:00:00 CST 2012 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Mercer outlines 2012's significant global challenges and opportunities for institutional investors]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/Mercer-outlines-challenges-for-investors-in-2012</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri Dec 16 00:00:00 CST 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Mercer-CFO survey of finance executives points to a sea change in pension risk management]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1439425</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed Dec 14 00:00:00 CST 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Outlook for 2012 pension plan contributions and expense is bleak according to Mercer analysis]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1437435</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed Dec 07 00:00:00 CST 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[2011 Quality of Living worldwide city rankings – Mercer survey]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/quality-of-living-report-2011</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue Nov 29 00:00:00 CST 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[New Six Words About Work book captures passion and insights of today’s workforce ]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1435340</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon Nov 21 00:00:00 CST 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Mercer’s 2012 Global Investment Forums ]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1434340</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon Nov 21 00:00:00 CST 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Employers accelerate efforts to bring health benefit costs under control]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1434885</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu Nov 17 00:00:00 CST 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Mercer names Mary Tinebra New York Metro Market Leader]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1434980</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu Nov 17 00:00:00 CST 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Mercer to acquire Alicia Smith & Associates, a nationally-known Medicaid policy consulting firm]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1434360</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed Nov 16 00:00:00 CST 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Record percentage of younger workers indicate increasing concern about personal job security ]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1434880</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed Nov 16 00:00:00 CST 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Heightened awareness of benefits plays a pivotal role within employee experience ]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1428935</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed Nov 16 00:00:00 CST 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[US pension plan funding recovers somewhat in October after record lows]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1430655</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu Nov 03 00:00:00 CDT 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Mercer completes acquisition of Censeo Corporation, a talent management consultancy ]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1431775</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue Nov 01 00:00:00 CDT 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[MERCER ROLLS OUT FINANCIAL ENGINES INCOME+ TO 401(k) CLIENTS]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1431830</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon Oct 31 00:00:00 CDT 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Mercer’s What’s Working™ survey shows declining employee loyalty worldwide]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1430455</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri Oct 28 00:00:00 CDT 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Pension plan sponsors see soaring 2011 contributions as interest rates hit new lows]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1431295</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu Oct 27 00:00:00 CDT 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Mercer launches new global health management tool for multinationals]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1430795</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed Oct 26 00:00:00 CDT 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Opportunities for Sustainable and Responsible Investing in US Defined Contribution Plans]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/opportunities-for-sustainable-responsible-investing-in-US-DC-plans</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue Oct 25 00:00:00 CDT 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[US pension system holds onto Top 10 ranking in global index - but reform needed]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1427580</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu Oct 13 00:00:00 CDT 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Canada holds tight in Global Pension Index but needs more reform]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1427585</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue Oct 11 00:00:00 CDT 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Young workers are satisfied with their employers, yet likely to be thinking about leaving]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1427595</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue Oct 11 00:00:00 CDT 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Funded position of Canadian pension plans plummet in third quarter]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1427260</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Global executive pay trends – Asian pay eroding West’s historic ability to attract scarce talent]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1427170</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed Oct 05 00:00:00 CDT 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Marsh & McLennan Companies announces the intent to sponsor a Retirement Policy Center]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1426995</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed Oct 05 00:00:00 CDT 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[US pension plan deficit at end-September reaches a post-World War II high]]></title>
<link>http://www.mercer.com//press-releases/1426975</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue Oct 04 00:00:00 CDT 2011 GMT</pubDate>
</item>
</channel>
</rss>

