Mercer

Asset Allocation

When multi-asset makes sense

Core multi-asset strategies provide access to a collection of market betas without a heavy governance burden. Idiosyncratic multi-asset strategies introduce a variety of return drivers into a portfolio. Mercer takes a look at the costs of each of these subcategories and when they’re justified.

Kishen Ganatra and Shailan MistryDecember 13, 2018

Sustainability

Climate disclosure a bumpy road

Implementing the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures is challenging, fortunately some investors are paving the way, a PRI climate conference heard.

Sarah RundellDecember 3, 2018

Infrastructure

Don’t let fear keep Africa off limits

Investment in African infrastructure has the potential to provide favourable returns, along with opportunities to make a big social impact. Study up and look past the headlines, Mercer writes.

Max MesservyNovember 7, 2018

Organisational Design

Dutch end Denmark’s reign in retirement

The Netherlands ended a six-year run for the Danish atop Mercer’s Global Pension Index. Europe dominated the rankings as all countries struggled to balance adequacy and sustainability.

October 23, 2018

Equities

Is low-volatility equity for real?

Low-volatility equity approaches have delivered for 10 years. As their popularity rises, Mercer looks at potential uses, causes for concern, and whether it's time to move in another direction.

Amanda WhiteAugust 15, 2018

Opinion

Tough choices before, after divestment

Whether to divest from sensitive or controversial investments such as firearms can be a difficult call for fiduciaries, and making it doesn't put an end to the tough choices.

Max MesservyJuly 17, 2018