Mercer

Frank Klein discusses the continued relevance of climate change issues in investing

Andrew Short considers the value of absolute return bond funds in overcoming the low returns caused by a stagnating economy

US - The aggregate funded ratio in S&P 1500 pension plans increased to 75% in October from 72% in September, though much of the gain was wiped out at the beginning of this month, figures from Mercer show.

EUROPE - Mercer has launched a service to help trustees and other institutional investors meet their stewardship requirements.

Mercer has launched a service to help trustees and other institutional investors meet their stewardship requirements.

Hannah Brenton thinks firms would benefit

Andrew Short looks at how trustees can get the best outcome

UK - UK companies are likely to experience the same "painful" and problematic auto-enrolment implementation as Norway firms due lack of preparation and similar complex legislation, Mercer warns.

UK companies are likely to experience the same "painful" and problematic auto-enrolment implementation as Norway firms due lack of preparation and similar complex legislation, Mercer warns.

The T&N Retirement Benefit Scheme has agreed a £1.1bn buy-in after its funding level was found to exceed the threshold for Pension Protection Fund entry.