Tag: Mercer

Newsmakers April 8, 2026

Mercer Reshuffles Senior Investment Leadership to Drive Client Impact

The firm created and filled the new role of CIO for global alternatives and named a US CIO, as well as a global head of multi-asset and head of investment partnerships.

Pensions December 15, 2025

November Delivers Mixed Results for Pension Finances

Liability increases generally offset positive investment returns.

Newsmakers December 2, 2025

Mercer Seeks New US CIO

The firm is also looking to hire a new head of North American infrastructure.

Asset Allocation December 1, 2025

How Investors Can Approach Portfolio Volatility Heading Into 2026

While most forecasts are optimistic for next year, volatility is projected to continue, likely resulting in a variety of strategies rising to navigate it.

Research October 14, 2025

Netherlands, Iceland, Denmark Named World’s Best Pension Systems

The A-grade countries’ retirement schemes deliver good benefits, are sustainable and have high levels of integrity, according to Mercer.

Newsmakers July 17, 2025

Franklin Templeton Taps Mercer’s Longtime OCIO Boss

After 33 years at Mercer, Rich Nuzum will spearhead FTIS efforts to grow its outsourced CIO business.

Pensions July 14, 2025

Funded Status of U.S. Corporate Pension Plans Rose Again in June

Aggregate surpluses rose to $114 billion in June from $102 billion in May, Mercer reports.

Pensions June 11, 2025

Half of DB Sponsors Plan to Stay in the ‘Pension Ecosystem’

As funding levels have improved, corporate finance officials are looking instead at plan design and risk management options, Mercer research found.

Corporate Moves May 22, 2025

Mercer, Mizuho Will Partner on OCIO Offerings in Japan

Under the bank’s Asset Management One subsidiary, the duo will offer outsourced CIO services to institutional clients.

Market Moves May 19, 2025

Rising Discount Rates Drove Down Pension Liabilities in April

Corporate pension funding levels rebounded in April despite equity market volatility.

Asset Allocation May 1, 2025

Market Volatility, Litigation Slow PRT Deal Flow

Solutions could include consideration of plan design and lifetime income options for plan sponsors and participants.

Pensions April 11, 2025

Corporate Pension Funding Ratios Continued to Decline in March

Equity markets extended their fall, outpacing the decline in the value of plan liabilities.

Alternatives March 3, 2025

Investors Move More Into Alts Following Stock Surge

Illiquid asset classes are among those viewed as stable amid growing uncertainty about the U.S. economy and global public markets.

Corporate Moves February 18, 2025

Mercer to Acquire Investment Consultant SECOR Asset Management

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025.

Pensions February 13, 2025

Corporate Pensions Continue Funding Surplus Rise in January

Strong markets, steady discount rates push funded status higher and higher.