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Effective management of short-term liquidity portfolios is a vital part of any foundation’s long-term financial and contingency planning, especially for charities and universities. In our latest paper, we consider various available options and discuss how behavioural biases can be managed to optimise short-term portfolios for the desired outcomes. Download the paper: https://bit.ly/49OYb2y

The UK’s Employment Rights reset is underway. New rights are already coming into force. For employers this is more than a legal shift. It’s an opportunity to rethink how work is designed and experienced. How prepared is your organisation? https://bit.ly/4c9Iwve

[Webinar replay] Our experts recently explored the overlooked cost of cautious treasury strategies for universities and options to unlock value whilst managing counterparty risk. Audience members gained insights into the investment options available with a view to incrementally add value, resulting in material value creation over multi-decade investment horizons. Our expert speakers discussed key questions, such as: ➡️Should the investment be in cash or low risk credit? ➡️Should your holdings be in cash or other forms? ➡️Have you got your proportion right? Listen to the webinar replay to gain valuable insights: https://bit.ly/4ts8KzE #TreasuryManagement #investment #webinar #universities

Employment Rights are evolving in the UK. With changes such as day-one sick pay and expanded leave starting to emerge, expectations around work are shifting. For employers, this is not just about compliance. It’s an opportunity to take a more considered approach to how work is designed and experienced. How prepared is your organisation? https://bit.ly/4c9Iwve

Effective management of short-term liquidity portfolios is a vital part of any foundation’s long-term financial and contingency planning, especially for charities and universities. In our latest paper, we consider various available options and discuss how behavioural biases can be managed to optimise short-term portfolios for the desired outcomes. Download the paper: https://bit.ly/49OYb2y

One year ago, we were joined in our London headquarters by 17 other firms, the Chancellor, and the Pensions Minister to sign the Mansion House Accord. At the event, we committed to investing at least 10% of our default funds into private markets, with 5% of these designated for UK assets. In this time, we have agreed a £500m commitment to a Schroders Mercer Private Assets Growth LTAF, which will invest in both growth focused private equity companies and infrastructure investments. This provides compelling evidence of the momentum behind the Accord and how we are investing to help enhance the long-term investment outcomes for members. There is still work to do in this area, but we looking forward to securing better outcomes for our DC savers.

With AI boosting earnings for some firms but also concentrating risk, Mercer’s total portfolio lens evaluates equities, private capital, and hedge funds together to find balanced, opportunity-minded allocations. If you’re thinking about how AI affects capital allocation and portfolio construction, this article is for you: https://bit.ly/4eqJbeH #PortfolioStrategy #investing #investments #AI

In today’s dynamic investment environment, leaders of endowments and charities face the dual challenge of safeguarding assets while advancing their organisation’s mission. Mercer EDGE® offers a deep evaluation of your investment governance framework, helping you identify strengths and areas for improvement to meet trustee duties and regulatory requirements. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Pd0lS9 #endowments #charities #investment #governance

[Webinar replay] Our experts recently explored the overlooked cost of cautious treasury strategies for universities and options to unlock value whilst managing counterparty risk. Audience members gained insights into the investment options available with a view to incrementally add value, resulting in material value creation over multi-decade investment horizons. Our expert speakers discussed key questions, such as: ➡️Should the investment be in cash or low risk credit? ➡️Should your holdings be in cash or other forms? ➡️Have you got your proportion right? Listen to the webinar replay to gain valuable insights: https://bit.ly/4ts8KzE #TreasuryManagement #investment #webinar #universities

Do you want to learn about the latest insights, strategies, and trends in pension investment? Join us on 24 September for our Pension Investment Conference. Audience members will benefit from an engaging keynote speech, interesting thought leadership sessions, and breakouts tailored to your scheme’s needs. Register today: https://bit.ly/4co66V8 #pension #investment #conference