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Europe DC

Investment consulting, defined contribution

Mercer defined contribution consulting is a cross line of business, global initiative. We operate locally in most countries and from regional centres of excellence where appropriate or necessary. Our expertise spans the scope of DC Plan Management.

Defined contribution

Defined contribution benefit plans occupy a significant and growing proportion of the global pension market. The defined contribution marketplace is complex and constantly changing to meet the retirement challenges of participants.

Visit our site dedicated to DC issues in the UK

In the UK, DC has become the dominant form of pension provision for new employees. Membership was projected to exceed DB market share early in the next decade but, due in part to the economic crisis, this is now expected sooner.