Mercer

Mercer has been appointed as the preferred provider of defined contribution (DC) schemes to more than 200 UK higher and further education institutions.

The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has launched an actuarial professional qualification and membership category to support increased demand for analysts.

Mercer has appointed partner Alan Baker as UK head of defined benefit (DB) risk, replacing Ali Tayyebi who will concentrate on client work.

The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) has given Mercer's confident trusteeship courses its stamp of approval through accreditation.

Defined benefit (DB) schemes in the UK pay considerably more to offload liabilities to an insurer than schemes in other countries, according to research from Mercer.

Large consultancies have experienced double-digit growth within their defined contribution (DC) teams in just two years.

Legal & General Investment Management has officially announced Emma Douglas' appointment as head of defined contribution (DC) solutions.

Mercer has appointed HR director Siobhan Martin (pictured) and head of the European retirement business Martine Ferland to its UK board.

A lack of knowledge and skills is preventing pension scheme trustees from making confident decisions, according to Mercer.

The Carillion Defined Benefit (DB) Pension Trustee has agreed a longevity swap with Deutsche Bank covering £1bn of liabilities within its five schemes.