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Asset Allocation

Mercer global CIO flags ‘crisis of confidence’ in US market

The global CIO overseeing Mercer's $600 billion OCIO unit, Hooman Kaveh, has been advising clients to rethink the role of US assets in their portfolios by diversifying currency base and incorporating more active management. Speaking to Top1000funds.com, he warns of a “crisis of confidence” in the world’s largest capital market.

Darcy SongMay 5, 2025

Sustainability

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

Featured Story

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

Featured Story

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

Asset Allocation

Mercer global CIO flags ‘crisis of confidence’ in US market

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

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Inflation is coming. Time to act

Sustainability Digital – March 2021

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