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GLOBAL - Within the next five years, revenues brought in by Mercer's investment management functions could outpace those brought in by its massive $3.5trn in advisory assets, Andrew Kirton, global chief investment officer said.
Mercer has restructured its investments and retirement businesses and appointed Andrew Kirton to the new role of global chief investment officer.
GLOBAL - Mercer has reshuffled its top ranks and moved Andrew Kirton to the new role of global chief investment officer.
EUROPE - The global real estate crisis has created investment opportunities for pension funds and other institutional investors, Mercer believes.
Mercer has re-hired former employee Paul Enderby from rivals Towers Watson as senior consultant.
Mercer has appointed Mandy Turner as a senior consultant in an expansion of its Bristol-based investment consulting business.
US - Funded status of US pension plans increased to 80.3% at the end of October, BNY Mellon Asset Management finds.
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