Mercer

Sebastian Cheek canvasses opinions from industry experts on the IGG's consultation to improve DC governance

Giovanni Legorano looks at how governments across Europe are reforming their pension systems following the economic crisis

NETHERLANDS - Mercer has appointed Jelle Beenen as head of its investment consulting business in the Benelux markets replacing Marjolein Sol, who is leaving to become chief investment officer at Dutch asset manager Syntrus Achmea.

The Association of Consulting Actuaries has confirmed Stuart Southall will replace Keith Barton as the trade body's chairman.

The £3.9bn Lancashire Pension Fund is set to shun the traditional single investment consultant mandate in favour of hiring a bench of specialist consultants.

Actuaries and accountants have predicted proposed International Accounting Standards Board amendments to how defined benefit costs are recorded in companies' accounts - unveiled last week - will have a serious impact on their earnings.

Mercer Investment Management has lured Thames River Capital's Bill Muysken to serve as chief investment officer for alternative alpha strategies, a new position for the firm.

UK - Mercer Investment Management has lured Thames River Capital's Bill Muysken to serve as chief investment officer for alternative alpha strategies, a new position for the firm.

Norwegian pensions have tended to adapt a careful approach to investment but following the financial meltdown, has this proved successful? Giovanni Legorano reports

Proposals to amend accountancy standard IAS19 could cut the earnings of UK firms by as much as £10bn, accountants and actuaries warn.