MERCERVISION

Welcome to MercerVision

The hosts for the broadcast, Mercer’s Jonathan Bernstein and Asset TV’s Penny Haslam, set the scene from the studios of the London Stock Exchange.

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Impact of the economic downturn on pension funds

In this interview, Dr. David McCarthy of Imperial College Business School, discusses the impact of the crisis in the financial markets on pension fund investments, the future outlook and how schemes can lock in investment gains and protect against downside.

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New developments in de-risking

Mercer’s Bruce Rigby looks at the strategic approaches schemes are adopting in the UK, as well as giving a perspective on what’s happening in other parts of the world and may be coming to the UK.

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What trustees and sponsors can do to be ready to exploit opportunities

A panel of experts with first-hand experience discuss setting objectives, putting the right governance structure and processes in place and making sure that member data and legal documents are in order.

Panel: Rosemary Kennell, Capita Fiduciary and Chair of trustees of the Emap Earnings Related Pension Plan; Clare Hoxey, Clifford Chance; Crispin Lace, Mercer; David Ellis, Mercer

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Alternative de-risking strategies – longevity swaps 

In this session, Andrew Reid of Credit Suisse and Mercer’s Gordon Fletcher debate:

• How a longevity swap works
• The security of providers
• The pros and cons - is it a short-term fix or a long-term solution

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Buyouts: the latest developments 

In this interview, Mercer’s David Ellis provides an update on what’s happening in the risk transfer market. 
 
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Dynamic de-risking – a new approach to managing the “end game”

Mercer’s Bruce Rigby, Rupert Brindley, Tom Murphy and Alan Baker explain the new concept of “dynamic de-risking”. Through the establishment of clear funding objectives and the use delegated integrated asset and liability management, upside gains can be locked in and downside protection provided.

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Panel Q&A session

A team of experts answer the burning questions submitted from the venues around the UK.

The Q&A team: Kerrigan Procter, Legal & General Investment Management; Charles Goddard, PAN Trustees; Kevin McLaughlin, Mercer; Rupert Brindley, Mercer

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Summary

Mercer’s Jonathan Bernstein and Asset TV’s Penny Haslam, sum up the key messages from the event.

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