Media releases
29/6/10

Mercer worldwide cost of living survey 2010 
Luanda in Angola is the world’s most expensive city for expatriates, according to the latest Cost of Living Survey from Mercer.
26/5/10

Australia still home to world’s most liveable cities 
Australian and New Zealand cities continue to boast world-class quality of living standards.
21/4/10

Default investment options strategies puts Australians’ retirement funding at risk 
Working Australians’ reliance on the current static default superannuation investment options is hampering their ability to confidently save for retirement.
24/3/10

Sharemarket volatility drives decline in confidence: Mercer Superannuation Sentiment Index 
Australians are feeling more optimistic about the future of the economy, but sharemarket volatility has affected confidence in superannuation.
11/11/09

Falling confidence to force change: Mercer Superannuation Sentiment Index 
Superannuation remains the cornerstone of Australians’ retirement savings – but Australians’ trust in superannuation continues to fall.
16/10/09

New global pension index ranks Australia second 
Inaugural Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index released.
28/9/09

Mercer unveils new online features 
Mercer has unveiled new online features that allow members to access additional personal information about their superannuation in real time, ‘on demand’.
7/9/09

Mercer to support ANZ Staff Super administration and member services 
Mercer today announced it had been appointed by ANZ to provide administration and member services for the ANZ Australian Staff Superannuation Scheme.
25/8/09

Super investment default options need review 
Australians could be financially better off in retirement if the superannuation industry adopted more of a whole-of-life investment outlook for members.
31/7/09

Mercer launches new self managed super service 
Mercer has launched a self managed superannuation service in addition to its product suite.
8/7/09

Mercer worldwide cost of living survey 2009 
Mercer’s 2009 Cost of Living rankings have seen all Australian cities move down in the rankings as a result of worldwide currency fluctuations.
30/6/09

Super changes highlight need for ‘dollar cost averaging’ 
Changes to the concessional superannuation contribution limits from July 1 mean people should review their super investment strategy.
22/6/09

Super sprint turns into super marathon 
Superannuation changes made in the recent federal budget have confirmed the need for a superannuation marathon to retirement rather than a sprint.
9/6/09

Mercer takes two at the 2009 Rainmaker Marketing Excellence Awards 
Mercer has picked up two awards at the 2009 Rainmaker Marketing Excellence Awards for 'Best Website of the Year - Financial Advice' and 'Marketer of the Year - Financial Advice'.
13/5/09

Mercer supports increased pension age 
Mercer supports an extension in the pension age but is disappointed with cuts to concessional superannuation contribution rates.
4/3/09

Power of 3: Australian’s retirement depends on it 
Australia's three pillar retirement system will remain fundamentally flawed until all pillars are better integrated.
25/2/09

Practical support offered for bush fire victims 
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc (MMC) will offer support free-of-charge to victims of the devastating Victorian bush fires.
18/2/09

Market volatility drives demand for a super education revolution 
Superannuation in Australia is at a cross-road after an unprecedented period of sharemarket volatility.
13/2/09

Members turn to super plans for advice in unprecedented financial times  
Mercer’s helpline services fielded a record number of calls during 2008.
5/12/08

Mercer’s Justin Pratt wins national paraplanner of the year award 
Mercer assistant financial adviser, Justin Pratt has been named Australia's Paraplanner of the Year for 2008.
8/10/08

Baby boomers turn to employers as they face uncertain retirement future, Mercer study finds 
Recent financial market turmoil has left employees uncertain whether they can afford to retire and, while they are looking to their employers for advice and assistance, many employers are failing to deliver, Mercer’s 2008 Benefits Outside the Square Study has found.
19/8/08

Mercer announces first external financial advice practice 
Mercer Wealth Solutions has expanded its financial advice network with the opening of its first external financial advice practice in Baulkham Hills in north western Sydney today.
31/7/08

Laid back super savers to pay in retirement 
Australians severely under-estimate the link between share market movements, their superannuation returns, and retirement income according to a survey released today by global consulting, outsourcing, and investment firm, Mercer.
19/6/08

Flexibility in workplace key weapon in war for talent 
Australian workplaces have changed, for both employers and employees.
11/6/08

Australian cities amongst best in world for Quality of Living– Mercer global index 
Australian and New Zealand cities have continued to lead worldwide quality of living standards, making them attractive destinations for overseas expatriates, Mercer’s 2008 Worldwide Quality of Living Index has found.
27/5/08

Mercer launches additional financial advice channel 
Mercer is now offering selected small business applicants the opportunity to work in partnership as financial advisers using the Mercer Wealth Solutions name and dealer support services.
14/5/08

Low & middle income earners need more savings support - 2008/09 Federal Budget 
Tax cuts for low and middle income Australians are welcomed, but only increase the need for more incentives and Government support for working Australian families to save, says consulting, outsourcing and investment consultancy Mercer.
6/5/08

Quick fix superannuation solutions not enough says Mercer 
Quick fix solutions to Australia’s superannuation system, such as tax cuts delivered as superannuation contributions, are not enough to ensure Australians have enough savings for a comfortable retirement.
9/4/08

Mercer Wealth Solutions calls for new measures to improve access to financial advice  
Mercer Wealth Solutions has called on the Federal Government to consider new measures that will increase community access to financial advice to help close the retirement funding gap.
31/1/08

Do you act rationally when making investment decisions? 
‘Behavioural biases’ can affect your decision-making, even if you’re a savvy investor.
31/1/08

AustralianSuper and Mercer form a super team 
AustralianSuper has appointed Mercer as administrator for its Corporate Division.
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