Mercer

Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at scheme choices

Andrew Short considers the pros and cons of outsourcing

With the price of complete buyouts becoming prohibitive for many trustees, Andrew Short looks at cheaper alternatives to shifting liabilities, and how they can be funded.

FTSE350 pension scheme deficits remained "stubbornly high" during January, hovering just above a combined shortfall of £80bn, data from Mercer shows.

Andrew Short investigates how trustees can enjoy the benefits of exposure to corporate bonds, without the danger of financials.

With auto-enrolment putting the focus on default strategies, Andrew Short considers the value of multi-asset investing and the problems when classifying multi-asset funds.

Labelling firm Avery Dennison and whisky distiller Glenmorangie have signed up to use Mercer's workplace savings offering - taking its total number of clients to 25.

Consultant Mercer has added another defined contribution heavy hitter to its team with a senior appointment from Towers Watson.

Mercer has recruited John Benfield as partner in its investment business from rival consultant Aon Hewitt.

Consultancies and fund managers are undertaking a massive expansion of their defined contribution teams in a bid to meet client demand ahead of auto-enrolment, PP can reveal.