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Politicisation of ESG a ‘constructive dialogue’: Mercer’s Rich Nuzum

The discourse around ESG investing may be “messy” but Mercer’s global chief investment strategist, Rich Nuzum, says media and political scrutiny can help sharpen the focus of pensions and sovereigns on their objectives and duties.

Aleks VickovichAugust 17, 2023

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Warnings increase as rising rates puts LDI under strain

The number of warning voices increases as rising interest rates puts pressure on LDI strategies, forcing more pension funds to sell assets to maintain leverage levels.

Sarah RundellSeptember 5, 2022

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DEI and ESG in manager ratings: Clarke’s legacy

Mercer will incorporate DEI considerations into its manager research the same way it pioneered the incorporation of ESG factors in its manager ratings process back in 2012. The integration of DEI is a parting gift from long-term global head of investment research, Deb Clarke, who retired yesterday. Amanda White spoke to her about her legacy and the investment industry’s unfinished business.

Amanda WhiteJuly 1, 2021

FIS Digital – May 2021

Inflation is coming. Time to act

Inflation holds investor opportunities as well as perils. Emerging markets, commodities and linkers do well in a climate of rising prices while central banks are likely to act quickly and aggressively in response rather than early or gradually.

Sarah RundellMay 28, 2021

Sustainability Digital – March 2021

Diversity in private market managers

The composition of an investment committee is the most meaningful criteria in assessing diversity, equity and inclusion in private market fund managers according to Mercer.

Amanda WhiteMarch 1, 2021

Sustainability

Investing in the world we want

Global head of investment research at Mercer, Deb Clarke, believes that investment opportunities viewed solely through a return-making lens carry additional risk for long-term investors. She explains why.

Deb ClarkeMarch 11, 2019

Sustainability

Politicisation of ESG a ‘constructive dialogue’: Mercer’s Rich Nuzum

Featured Story

Warnings increase as rising rates puts LDI under strain

Featured Story

DEI and ESG in manager ratings: Clarke’s legacy

FIS Digital – May 2021

Inflation is coming. Time to act

Sustainability Digital – March 2021

Diversity in private market managers

Sustainability

Investing in the world we want

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