Mercer
United Kingdom
UK - The CDC Pensions Scheme has completed a £370m (US$621.6m) buy-in with Rothesay Life.
17 November 2009
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Socially Responsible Investing
Environmental, social and corporate governance factors have a positive affect on portfolio returns, according to Mercer.
17 November 2009
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Bulk Annuities
The CDC Pensions Scheme has completed a £370m buy-in with Rothesay Life.
17 November 2009
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Consultants
The Celestica (UK) Pension Plan has appointed Mercer to provide it with implemented consulting services.
16 November 2009
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Press
Pension deficits understated by £267bn; Pension funds believe longevity derivatives will play a crucial role in managing future scheme deficits; Mercer Investments 'on the fence' over added value of active management; Pension First to 'shake-up' buyout...
16 November 2009
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Defined Contribution
Each month DC World asks readers for their views. This month we ask: should DC schemes focus on asset allocation rather than searching for skilled active managers?
15 November 2009
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United Kingdom
US - Mercer parent company Marsh & McLennan agreed to a US$400m settlement in a class action suit brought against the firm by Ohio and New Jersey pension funds.
13 November 2009
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Bulk Annuities
De-risking remains a top priority for pension schemes, trustees and sponsors, Mercer research finds.
09 November 2009
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Emerging Markets
Emerging markets equities, debt and currency are the asset classes most likely to benefit from the long-term growth prospects of emerging economies, a consultant says.
09 November 2009
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US
US - AA bond yields helped buoy the funded status of US pension plans in October despite dropping equity markets.
06 November 2009
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