Tag: Mercer

Asset Management Culture February 3, 2021

Op-Ed: Investors Have More to Do If They Really Want to Help Address Systemic Racism

Capital allocators must understand the importance of supporting positive change that benefits their stakeholders and society at large, sustainable investing experts argue.

Alternatives January 15, 2021

Real Estate Offers Opportunities for Private Market Investors in 2021

Mercer says investors should increase their risk appetite and consider allocating to real estate this year.

Coronavirus - COVID-19 December 24, 2020

COVID-19 Spurs Economic Policy, Investment Trends Acceleration

While some changes induced by the pandemic will fade away, others are here to stay.

Pensions December 18, 2020

GE Agrees to $1.7 Billion Buyout; BBC Pension Secures £3 Billion Longevity Swap

Athene will provide annuity benefits to approximately 70,000 GE retirees.

Pensions November 6, 2020

US, UK Corporate Pension Deficits Widen Due to Falling Equity Markets

Rising discount rates were not enough to offset markets spooked in October by surging COVID-19 cases.

Research October 28, 2020

Netherlands, Denmark Repeat as World’s Top-Ranked Pension Systems

Study finds COVID-19 pandemic is expected to widen the gender gap as women make up more than half of hardest hit sectors.

Manager Selection October 27, 2020

How Investment Teams Waste Their Time

It would be better spent on due diligence, instead of meaningless scut work, say Backstop and Mercer.

Asset Management Culture September 23, 2020

Pension Buyouts a Relative Bargain, Says Mercer

Tweaking of Pension Buyout Index shows annuity buyouts cost less than accounting liabilities.

Asset Management Culture August 31, 2020

ESG Becoming the New Normal for European Pensions

The vast majority of pensions now consider the environmental, social, and governance risks to their investments.

Manager Selection June 24, 2020

Conducting Due Diligence During a Pandemic

Mercer-Backstop alliance allows asset allocators to kick the tires on investments remotely.

Research May 5, 2020

UK Corporate Pension Funding Hammered by Pandemic in April

FTSE 350 company plans swing to £52 billion deficit from £10 billion surplus during the month.

April 1, 2020

A System to Help Asset Allocators Adapt to Remote Working

Ability to transition without disruption is the key to continuity during the coronavirus.

Risk December 11, 2019

UK Pension Risk Transfer Market to Quadruple in Decade

Mercer expects UK bulk annuity market to top £40 billion this year.

Risk September 12, 2019

FTSE 350 Pension Deficit Hits Two-Year High

Mercer warns pension trustees to brace for a no-deal Brexit.

Research July 8, 2019

Volatile Markets Are Spurring Defined Benefit Plan De-Risking

Survey also finds rising PBGC premiums encourage funding increases.

Industry White Papers

China Fixed Income: a fast-growing and strategic asset class With global government bond yields low or negative, investors are increasingly searching for alternative diversifiers to equities. The China bond asset class has offered a high yield pickup vs. developed market government bonds, as well as a lower correlation with other asset classes. An active approach to China fixed income can serve as a powerful diversifier in global fixed income portfolios.

Global Currency Market Commentary Monthly review of currency markets reviews evidence of the asynchronous nature of pandemic recovery.

China is Embarking on A New Stage of Growth China is entering its fifth decade of growth, and the conventional view among global investors may falsely point to growth avenues being exhausted.

EMD: Reframing the External vs. Local Debt Debate for 2021 The historical outperformance of external debt has led emerging markets debt (EMD) investors to overweight external debt compared with local debt.

India offers tremendous growth potential Despite short-term challenges, India offers tremendous growth potential.