As the private investment landscape continues to evolve and as Defined Contribution (DC) plans provide for an increasing amount of U.S. worker’s retirement savings, fiduciaries should thoughtfully consider this often-underutilized component of capital markets. Download our paper which talks about the potential benefits of private investments, possible implementations, and other details around fiduciary considerations: https://bit.ly/3Y9liOS #investing
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Our heritage is investment consulting. For more than five decades, our advice has helped investors all around the world create plans and portfolios that target their objectives. Throughout that time, our advice has evolved alongside increasingly complex strategies and asset classes to enable our clients to seize opportunities and manage risk. Our expertise lies in intellectual capital and generating ideas for long-term investment, and we have embedded sustainability and a net-zero carbon target into our approach so our clients can prepare for the future and potentially reach their goals effectively. We help corporate pension funds, public pension funds, insurance companies, and endowments and foundations globally implement investment ideas efficiently through improved governance frameworks. Our operational capabilities and portfolio management systems rival any in the asset management community, offering solutions spanning traditional and alternative asset classes, including private markets. Using these systems, and with support from our global and experienced research team, we are the investments consultant for outsourced discretionary assets under management, managing more than US$415bn.* *Pensions & Investments 2021 Outsourced-Chief Investment Officer Survey, worldwide discretionary assets under management as of March 31, 2021 as reported by each of the firms participating in the survey to P&I for the Consultant category. Mercer did not pay a fee to participate in this survey. This survey is not indicative of the adviser’s future performance. Please See Our Important Notices: https://www.mercer.com/what-we-do/wealth-and-investments/important-notices.html
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Join us to explore some of the key challenges Asian allocators are facing in today's dynamic market. In this episode of Critical Thinking LIVE from the Global Investment Forum in Hong Kong, Michael Lernihan, Adeline Tan, and Garvan McCarthy discuss how to build agile portfolios that can weather economic storms and capitalize on emerging trends. Listen to the full podcast conversation: https://apple.co/40fkASC #MercerGIF #Asia #investing
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📝 As we enter the final quarter of 2024, we have begun collecting responses for our 2025 Large Asset Owner Barometer survey. Each year, the Barometer provides deep insight into the challenges and opportunities facing large asset owners globally. We revisit our question set annually to ensure we are focusing on the areas that are most important for large asset owners. To mark this year’s survey launch, Eimear Walsh, our European Head of Investments for Wealth, has authored this Brick by Brick edition to highlight key areas large asset owners will explore in this year’s survey. Click below to read her piece ⬇ #MercerNews #investment #investing
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[SURVEY] We're conducting research to understand how the world’s largest asset owners are positioning for growth, pursuing diversification and building capital preservation. To contribute to this year’s research, and get wider understanding of the allocation trends, risks and opportunities evolving across the world’s largest pools of capital, take our survey. https://bit.ly/3BN9eLH In exchange for completing the survey, you'll receive the results of Mercer’s Large Asset Owner Barometer.
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Amy Ridge discusses our latest thinking on key factors that should be taken into account when considering alternative investments, providing valuable insights to help you navigate the complexities of different asset classes. Discover more of our top considerations for alternative investments: https://bit.ly/3AacJLy #investing #AlternativeInvestments
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Niall OSullivan, our Global Solutions Chief Investment Officer, joined CNBC Asia’s Squawk Box to discuss the recent stimulus package from the Chinese government. He shared our view that while the package of measures, which includes unprecedented central bank loans, is welcome, there is still much more to be done if we are to see the momentum continue. He also highlighted the divergent sentiments swirling around Asia's largest economies, including Japan’s resurgence. Watch the full conversation: https://bit.ly/48aQ8Ly #Asia #Markets #China #Investing
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📢 We invite you to join us for the 2025 Economic & Market Outlook webinar for the APAC region, where we will explore the key macro and market themes shaping the outlook for the year ahead, including our analysis of growth, policy developments and market dynamics. Cameron Systermans, CFA and Rebecca Jacques will provide their views on how we believe markets, interest rates and asset valuations will evolve in the coming year and the potential implications on investment portfolios. They will be joined by Darren Spencer, who will share risks that are top of mind for investors in the APAC region. Register now! 👉 https://bit.ly/3NuzaOS #investing #economy #markets
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Lifespans and the cost of living are rising beyond what retirement income systems were built to support. AI has the potential to shape retirement plan design and administration, from investment decisions to client engagement. In this evolving financial landscape, human oversight and robust governance can help ensure data security, regulatory compliance and trustworthy decision-making. To learn more about AI in the context of wealth and retirement, read the full article: https://bit.ly/4f3zteZ #FutureofWork #retirement #AI
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Join us on November 13 for our Q4 update. We will include a special post-election US market outlook and provide the latest legislative, regulatory and judicial developments in the US defined contribution (DC) and 401(k) landscape. Register here: https://bit.ly/3A3jW02 #Investing #retirement
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Polls suggest a very close race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. As the campaign for the White House continues, we have examined the potential market effects of each candidate’s headline economic policies. To explore our views based on the policies announced so far, read our timely report: https://bit.ly/4f5pN3A #investing #economy #markets