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Inalytics has developed a league table of transition managers in conjunction with Mercer and Hewitt to help pension funds with due diligence.

More than a quarter of trustees have increased the frequency of covenant reviews to more than one a year as the risk of corporate failure grows, Mercer says.

GLOBAL - Employers will play a critical role in addressing the rising costs of pension and healthcare benefits, a report by the World Economic Forum reveals.

Sebastian Cheek discusses financial institutions' changing attitudes to socially responsible investing

Regulatory authorities must consider the UK's unique reliance on annuity providers for retirement income when it comes to implementing Pillar I of Solvency II, Mercer says.

INCLUDING: EUROPE - Mercer voices concerns on EU Directive on alternatives; FRANCE - FRR up 10.5% in the second quarter; SWITZERLAND - Funds cover ratio slightly better

AUSTRALIA - Australians could be better off in retirement if the superannuation industry adopts a whole-of-life investment outlook, according to Mercer.

Emma Cusworth examines how transition management has been impacted by the credit crunch and how the re-shaped industry aims to push forward

US - The funding status of S&P 1500 pension schemes dropped in July for the third month in a row on the back of falling AA corporate bond yields, Mercer said.

Consultancy firm Redington has appointed Jeremy Lee as a vice-president in its investment consulting team.