Research
Canadian DB Pension Funds’ Cup Runneth Over
Funded status of Canadian plans surges well above 100% in Q3.
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Mercer’s Parent Company Buys UK Rival for $5.7 Billion
The firm will expand its reach into the British pension advisor market.
S&P 1500 Pension Funded Status Treads Water in August
Rising equities were offset by a falling discount rate during the month.
Corporate Moves
Australian Fund Head Moves to Mercer
Campbell McCulloch is the first of three new executives who will fill the void left by longtime deputy CIO Phil Graham.
Mercer Acquires Pavilion Financial, Summit Strategies Divisions
Mega-consultant looks to bulk up non-profit presence.
FTSE 350 Pension Gap Shrinks by £43 Billion in H1
Aggregate deficit falls to £29 billion at the end of May.
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US, UK Corporate Pension Deficits Diverge
Liabilities of corporate defined benefit plans of S&P 1500 firms rise, as those of FTSE350 fall.
Mercer: Tax Reform, Quant Tightening among Top Priorities for DB Plans in 2018
New whitepaper urges plans to create a strong defense against economic, political shocks.
Asset Allocation
Mercer Buys Japan’s BFC Asset Management
US consulting firm’s acquisition marks expansion in the Japanese investment management realm.
UK Companies Reduce Pension Deficit by £8 Billion
Mercer expects 2018 to be ‘biggest year ever’ for pension risk transfer.
Mercer: Funded Status of S&P 1500 Pensions Hits 84% in 2017
Discount rates decreased by 3.56%.
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Mercer: Canadian Pensions Enter 2018 Near-Fully Funded
Strong Q4 equity markets boost funded status ratios across the board.
Manager Selection
Mercer Announces New Global Wealth Business President
Ferland, Haderer to co-lead firm’s global health business.
Mercer: Firms Must Evaluate and Adjust to the Shifting Landscape
White paper outlines key areas of focus for wealth managers in 2018.