All Mercer articles – Page 2
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NewsUK BII opens calls for proposals for emerging economy climate finance solutions
In partnership with Mercer up to three proposals will be identified for funding consideration
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NewsDAX-listed firms’ pension schemes see funding ratios reach new record of 83%
Pension assets of DAX companies increased last year by €6bn year-on-year to €264bn, while pension liabilities fell to €320bn last year, from €324bn in 2023
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NewsPeople moves: People’s Partnership appoints deputy CIO
Plus: Faith Ward is reappointed as IIGCC chair; MFS adds to Germany team
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NewsPeople moves: AXA IM picks new UK CEO
Plus: Hymans Robertson appoints head of risk transfer; Rebalance Earth hires river expert
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NewsHapag-Lloyd, Evonik switch to defined contribution plans
Existing occupational pension contracts for senior people and captains of Hapag-Lloyd will remain in place, despite the DC switch
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NewsAon takes on £3.5bn with three new clients for UK OCIO service
And Mercer announces completion of acquisition of Cardano
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NewsSwedish pensions agency awards €5.8bn of index equity mandates
Handelsbanken, Mercer and Skandia among winners in agency’s second tender award announcement
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NewsAustrian pension system needs DC plans boost, says Mercer
The country continues to struggle with difficult age trends in the pay-as-you-go system, making it more difficult to finance Austria’s pension system, says CFA Austria
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NewsNetherlands retains top spot in Mercer pension ranking
Top three countries retain places despite slightly lower ranking compared with 2023 figures
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NewsPrevindai picks Mercer to review sub-funds’ strategies
The scheme could also consider setting up a new sub-fund, investing with a cautious approach, and a life-cycle option
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NewsMercer to acquire Cardano
Mercer says the transaction will position it as ‘the pension provider of choice in the UK and Netherlands’
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NewsFTSE350 DB schemes do not invest in line with Mansion House agenda
Mercer analysis of FTSE350 pension funds shows an aggregate surplus of £66bn at the end of March 2024
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NewsGerman pension dashboard developers discuss next steps after portal development ‘achievement’
The portal had been in development for almost 20 years
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NewsDAX companies’ pension assets grow to €257bn, says Mercer
The value of pension obligations went up by around €16bn to €323bn, primarily as a result of the discount rate
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NewsPeople moves: Danish PFA elects new chair
Plus: Mercer appoints duo; Spence & Partners names head of risk transfer
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NewsAPK, Bonus Pensionskasse top Mercer’s investment strategy analysis
Bonus Pensionskasse ranked first among pension funds for its defensive (5.37%), active (8.09%) and dynamic (8.82%) strategies
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NewsUK innovation and tech pension scheme in £400m buy-in deal with Just Group
The deal secures the benefits of all 2,500 pensioners and dependants and 1,500 deferred members of the scheme
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AnalysisMansion House Compact: spotlight on Mercer
Mercer joined the Mansion House Compact in July 2023 as one of the first signatories, committing to allocating at least 5% of its default funds to unlisted equities
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NewsGerman DAX companies’ funding ratios peak to 81%, says Mercer
Pension investors continue to opt for Pensionsfonds and other vehicles to reduce pension obligation risks
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NewsACA sets up steering group to assess risk and opportunities of AI for pensions
The group will be chaired by LCP partner Alex Waite and to date is made up of members from Aon, Barnett Waddingham, Buck, Isio, Mercer and XPS
