Mercer

Charlotte Moore considers why pension schemes need to pay more attention to foreign exchange markets

Formalising a workplace health and wellbeing strategy is tricky and can prove expensive. Nick Martindale asks if cash plans are strong enough to be the principal building block.

Mercer has made Martyn Phillips a partner in its UK bulk pensions insurance advisory group.

State pension reform could cost local authorities and public sector contractors £1bn if the government forces them to pay for inflation protection, according to Mercer.

The pensions ombudsman has dismissed a complaint from a scheme member who claimed that he was being illegally "harassed" by his pension scheme's administrator, Mercer.

Mercer has appointed Wayne Davidson as senior consultant in its investment advisory service as the firm looks to grow the business.

Paul Macro, formerly head of UK defined contribution (DC) at Mercer, has joined Isinglass Consulting as joint owner and director.

Charlotte Moore looks at whether auto-escalation could be used to boost retirement savings

Russell Investments has appointed Sarah Leslie as head of fiduciary management in the UK and Ireland.

Lay trustees must up their game