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Mercer survey finds $1,000 health plan deductible was the norm in 2008
19 November 2008The Mercer survey found that total health plan cost per employee rose by 6.3 percent in 2008. Annual cost increases leveled off at about 6 percent in 2005 and have remained there ever since. Employers expect a similar increase for 2009 – 6.4 percent.
Mercer survey of fund managers - September quarter
17 November 2008Mercer survey of fund managers shows funds returned -2.5% for the September quarter, -7.7% for past 12 months. Balanced funds delivered negative returns for the fourth consecutive quarter, recording a median return of -2.5% for investors.
Employer debt regulation proposals too little and too late
14 November 2008Mercer has welcomed the informal discussions by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on changes to the Employer Debt Regulations. However, the firm cautions that the preliminary proposals will do little to help employers wrestling with the...
Mercer receives award for most innovative ESG development
14 November 2008Mercer has won the award for the most innovative development at the annual ESG Leaders Awards. It received this accolade for its environmental, social and governance (ESG) manager research process.
Pension scheme buy-out plans unaffected by financial crisis, say trustees and sponsors
14 November 2008The current financial crisis appears not to have affected the plans of many pension schemes to undergo a buy-out according to responses from attendees at a recent Buy-outs and Risk Solutions event hosted by Mercer.
Salaries defy recession as skills shortage continues, Mercer survey finds
13 November 2008New Zealand national salaries have continued to spiral upwards despite the country being in recession, Mercer’s latest remuneration survey has found.
Asia: Mercer offers ‘carbon footprint’ analysis of client portfolios
11 November 2008Mercer announced today that it can now provide clients with a 'carbon footprint' analysis of their portfolio/s, and compare it to a chosen benchmark, such as the FTSE All-Share, S&P 500 or Russell 1000.
Mercer offers ‘carbon footprint’ analysis of client portfolios
11 November 2008Mercer announced today that it can now provide clients with a ‘carbon footprint’ analysis of their portfolio/s, and compare it to a chosen benchmark, such as the FTSE All-Share, S&P 500 or Russell 1000.
Mercer survey finds majority of defined contribution retirement plans feature automatic enrollment
10 November 2008Automatic enrollment of employees into defined contribution retirement plans such as 401(k)s has been adopted by a majority of plan sponsors, according to a recent survey from Mercer.
Mercer launches investment consulting services for Singapore’s private banks
4 November 2008Mercer, a leading global investment consultancy for institutional investors, has expanded its service offering in Singapore with the launch of a wealth management unit.
KiwiSaver incentives wiped out by investment tax
3 November 2008Under the current tax structure, New Zealanders will pay more tax on investment earnings over their life than the sum of all government incentives they receive to join KiwiSaver.
Progressive and flexible labour practices, transparency, key to ASEAN economic advancement
30 October 2008A study by Mercer, a leading global provider of consulting, outsourcing, and investment services, has made the following key findings:
Mercer cautiously welcomes revision of moral hazard powers
29 October 2008The Government has revised its proposals, first published in April 2008, to extend the “moral hazard” powers of The Pensions Regulator (TPR). The revisions are in response to criticism, from the pensions industry, private equity firms and employers,...
Mercer College offers new programs to deliver vital new skills for HR professionals
28 October 2008The dramatic change in HR skill requirements over the past ten years has fuelled a need for professional training for HR professionals and business leaders to hone their broader management skills, according to Mercer.
Expatriate employee numbers double as companies see increased value in expatriate assignments
27 October 2008The number of employees on international assignments has doubled over the last three years as part of the continuing trends towards globalisation, according to a survey conducted by Mercer.
Mercer issues new compensation module for manufacturing industry
22 October 2008Mercer has just released its new Manufacturing module of the 2008 US Mercer Benchmark Database, which provides an overview of pay levels, trends and practices for jobs in the manufacturing industry.
Mercer names Kerry Sain as North American Sales Leader for its outsourcing business
21 October 2008Mercer, a leading global provider of benefits outsourcing, announced today that it has named Kerry Sain as North American Sales Leader for its outsourcing business, effective November 3. In this role, Ms. Sain will be responsible for leading all...
Mercer voted European Investment Consultancy of the Year for the sixth consecutive year
21 October 2008Mercer’s investment consulting business has been named European Investment Consultant of the Year by Financial News in the Financial News Awards for Excellence in Institutional Asset Management – Europe 2008. This year marks the 10th anniversary of...
What price universal health coverage? For many small employers, any price is too high
21 October 2008The majority of employers that don’t provide health benefits say they wouldn’t contribute even $50 a month to cover an employee, while the majority of those that do provide benefits favor mandatory coverage for all, finds a new survey by Mercer.
Mercer Pension Update –
20 October 2008Despite current market volatility, using standard accounting measures, defined benefit pension scheme funding levels have not been hit as hard as drastic stock market falls might suggest, according to the Mercer Pension Update report.
Market volatility – Implications for trustees
16 October 2008The surpluses in pension schemes reported 12 months ago may have been wiped out by recent market turmoil but pension schemes should be able to continue paying their accrued benefits, according to Mercer.
Mercer and Tesi merger creates Italy’s market leader in human capital consulting
16 October 2008The Italian human capital operations of Mercer have merged with Tesi to create a major new consulting organisation to advise domestic and international companies on human capital issues, it was announced by the two companies today.
Mercer announces key North American senior leadership appointments for its outsourcing business
14 October 2008Clare Collins-Newton joins Mercer as Chief Information Officer (CIO) - North America, effective immediately. In this new role, she will head the consolidated US and Canada technology teams for Mercer’s outsourcing business. In addition, she will...
Market Sinks Canadian Pension Plans in Third Quarter
9 October 2008The financial health of Canadian pension plans was markedly worse as the market tumbled through the end of September. The Mercer Pension Health Index was down about 6% from the end of the second quarter, and about 10% for the year.
Pan-European Pension Survey – Mercer
9 October 2008Multinationals are attracted to the benefits of Pan-European pension arrangements, but the complexity of EU legislation, taxation issues and the perceived lack of products on the market are hampering progress towards their development, according to...
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