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Responsible investment factors believed Important

16 March 2006

Australian investment managers believe issues such as globalisation, terrorism, corporate governance and environmental management will be material to mainstream asset performance in the next five years, according to a survey by Mercer's investment...

Mercer's IC business signs global Principles for Responsible Investment

2 May 2006

Mercer'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.

Organizations in Greater China fall short in career development

13 November 2006

Mercer survey finds that organizations in Greater China fail to identify critical jobs and fall short in career development.

Global study of institutional asset management fees

27 November 2006

Mercer Investment Consulting’s latest global study of institutional management fees comes at a time when many believe investors are in an environment of lower expected investment returns. Investment management fees can be a material drag on...

Rising costs in China’s major cities force firms to relocate operations

28 November 2006

Rising costs in China’s major coastal cities are forcing companies to consider relocating or setting up new operations further inland, according to experts at Mercer Human Resource Consulting, a global leader for HR and related financial advice and...

Super's OTE legislation could result in a 'surprise' cost increase for business

29 November 2006

A change to superannuation legislation that will come into effect in 2008 appears to have slipped under the radar of many businesses, despite the fact it could increase their superannuation contribution costs by up to ten per cent, according to...

Age discrimination rules – confusion for UK pension schemes over implementation

30 November 2006

The draft guidance on how age discrimination applies to pension schemes, which the Government has published for informal consultation, could do more harm than good, according to Mercer Human Resource Consulting. The pensions aspects of the...

Global study of institutional asset management fees - Mercer

4 December 2006

Mercer Investment Consulting’s latest global study of institutional management fees comes at a time when many believe investors are in an environment of lower expected investment returns. Investment management fees can be a material drag on...

Mercer Super Trust (NZ) reaches NZ$1b in funds under management

5 December 2006

The Mercer Super Trust (NZ) has reached NZ$1 billion in funds under management (FUM), firmly positioning Mercer as one of the leading workplace superannuation providers in New Zealand. Tim Jenkins, Head of Mercer Human Resource Consulting in New...

Jeff Gabrione appointed to head Americas Manager Research

6 December 2006

Jeff Gabrione, 38, has been appointed to head Americas manager research at Mercer Investment Consulting, it was announced today by Andy Barber, global head of manager research at Mercer Investment Consulting.

Super Bill is welcome, but some hazards remain - Mercer

7 December 2006

Mercer Human Resource Consulting has welcomed the new superannuation Bills, tabled in parliament today, and said the changes provide a great incentive to boost retirement savings and workforce participation amongst older Australians.

Mercer to team with Kiwibank to deliver KiwiSaver default scheme

8 December 2006

Mercer Human Resource Consulting, one of the largest providers of corporate superannuation services in New Zealand, plans to work with Kiwibank, the bank with the country’s most extensive branch network, to provide a default KiwiSaver...

Mercer names new leader of property research team

12 December 2006

Experienced property specialist Jennifer Johnstone Kaiser has been appointed to lead Mercer Investment Consulting’s Australian and New Zealand property research team.

Equity mortgages a new asset class for investors - Mercer Research

12 December 2006

The creation of an equity mortgage securitisation market in Australia will provide an efficient means for institutional investors, such as superannuation funds, to access the residential property sector according to new research from Mercer...

Global pensions risk survey

13 December 2006

More than half (56%) of surveyed companies believe their pension plan represents at least a ‘moderate’ financial risk to their organisation while another 16% believe it poses a ‘great’ risk, according to a new global study of more than 300 companies...

Webcast on Preparing for an Avian Flu Pandemic to be held in December 15

18 December 2006

Latest update features experts from Mercer, Marsh, Kroll, the Center for Disease Control and Bombardier.

Mercer wins Consulting Firm of the Year for Change Management Award in China

18 December 2006

Mercer Human Resource Consulting has received the "Consulting Firm of the Year for Change Management" Award from China STAFF, the only bilingual journal solely dedicated to human resource management in the PRC and Hong Kong, at its HR Service...

UK DC pension scheme members need better investment education

19 December 2006

Despite having to make important investment decisions regarding their retirement income, less than a third of defined contribution (DC) scheme members understand how cash, equity and bond funds work, according to a survey by Mercer. The survey of...

Pension deficits and trends in FTSE 350 companies

2 January 2007

Pension scheme deficits in the FTSE 350 companies dropped by over a third (38%) in 2006, according to research by Mercer Human Resource Consulting. Projections for 2006 year-end accounts indicate that deficits fell from £87bn in 2005 to £63bn last...

Isabel Coles joins Mercer’s International Retirement business in UK

4 January 2007

Mercer Human Resource Consulting has appointed Isabel Coles as a principal based in London. She will provide international pensions and benefits advice to multinational companies, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, accounting disclosures and...

Rajan Srikanth joins Mercer Human Resource Consulting

8 January 2007

Rajan Srikanth, 44, has joined Mercer Human Resource Consulting to head the Asia region and to lead Mercer’s Human Capital Advisory Services (HCAS) in Asia. He will be based in Chennai, India.

Investment managers forecast moderate equity performance for 2007

8 January 2007

Canadian investment managers predict moderate equity returns in 2007 after a year of double-digit gains across the major equity indices worldwide, according to Mercer Investment Consulting’s 2007 Canadian Fearless Forecast survey.

Executive pay in European financial services companies - survey

9 January 2007

Strong performance meant banking chief executive officers received median bonuses of 121% of base salary in 2006, taking their median annual total cash compensation* to £1.9 million, according to a new survey by Mercer Human Resource Consulting....

Mercer consults to Macquarie

12 January 2007

Mercer Investment Consulting is extending its arrangement with Macquarie Wealth Management to provide research and consulting services.

Mercer Employee Benefits to hold new pensions and flexible benefits seminars

17 January 2007

‘Decisions, decisions in the new pensions landscape’ and ‘flexing towards employer of choice’ are the subjects of half-day seminars being organised by Mercer Employee Benefits.

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