Critical thinking
Join our thought leaders and special guests, as they explore and debate the themes, trends and opportunities shaping markets, and how these may translate for investors.
This content is for institutional investors and information purposes only. It does not contain investment, financial, legal, tax or any other advice and should not be relied upon for this purpose. The materials are not tailored to your particular personal and/or financial position. If you require advice based on your specific circumstances, you should contact a professional adviser. Opinions expressed are those of the speakers as of the date of publication, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer’s opinions.
Episodes
87 episodes
How retirement planning could change in the face of the Longevity Economy
As birth rates decline and our population ages, the ripple effects of this demographic transition are felt across all areas of our lives, from financial well-being, long-term health, caregiving, career trajectory and retirement planning....
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Constructing agile portfolios in Asia, Live from the Mercer Global Investment Forum in Hong Kong
Join us to explore some of the key challenges Asian allocators are facing in today's dynamic market. In this episode of Critical Thinking, live from the Mercer Global Investment Forum in Hong Kong, Mercer's Michael Lernihan,...
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Exploring Asia’s alternative investment evolution, live from the Mercer Global Investment Forum in Hong Kong
With diverse and often divergent economic backdrops among the region’s economies, as well as complex and evolving risks, navigating the Asian alternative investments landscape can require expertise and local knowledge. In our...
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How can investors combine financial and non-financial objectives?
Values-aligned investing is becoming increasingly prevalent among asset owners, but the way in which investors incorporate these considerations into portfolios has evolved over time. In the latest episode of Critical Thinking, Marina Batliwalla...
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Exploring the growth in private debt with Pengana Capital Group: insights from the Mercer Global Investment Forum in Melbourne
In our latest episode, recorded at the Mercer Global Investment Forum in Melbourne, Australia, Rebecca Jacques and David Scopelliti are joined by Pengana Capital Group’s CEO, Russel Pillemer to discuss both the challenges and opportunities in t...
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Captive insurance market insights: navigating the evolving landscape
Remarkable growth in the captive insurance space has been driven by a range of factors over the recent past – from an extended hard market to the expansion of risks requiring underwriting. In our latest episode of Criti...
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Unpacking the findings from the Mercer and Oliver Wyman 2024 global insurance investment survey
Join Amit Popat, Eryn Bacewich and Joshua Zwick as they unpack the findings from our Mercer and Oliver Wyman 2024 Global Insurance Investment Survey in the latest episode of Critical Thinking. They dive into the key investme...
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The changing nature of the US pensions landscape: insights from the Mercer Global Investment Forum in Nashville
Market volatility, higher rates and an ageing population are creating a complex and rapidly evolving landscape for US pensions.Rich Nuzum, Scott Jarboe and Kelly Henson help us unpack how these complex and converging risks are pl...
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How are long-term investors navigating regime change? Insights from the Mercer Global Investment Forum in Nashville
Higher for longer interest rates are having profound effects on endowment and foundation portfolios across the US.The volatility this creates is making it more challenging to construct portfolios for the long-term and creating qu...
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The search for “unicorns”: insights from the Mercer Global Investment Forum in Nashville
What goes into selecting the best hedge fund managers and when you find them how do you gain access to these “unicorn” managers that are often closed to new investors.Niall O’Sullivan and Dave McMillan join Raelan Lambert to expl...
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Investing through a time of uncertainty: insights from the Mercer Global Investment Forum in Nashville
Amid market volatility, we believe agility as a driver and enhancer of performance – has become the key attribute in building portfolios.However, not all volatility warrants the same responsiveness. Olaolu Aganga and Jay Love joi...
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Alternative investments for Single Family Offices: trends, strategies, and sustainability
Opinions expressed are those of the speakers based on market conditions as of the date of recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer’s opinions.In this episode, Mercer's Michel Meert i...
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Exploring alternative investment opportunities for wealth managers
Opinions expressed are those of the speakers based on market conditions as of the date of recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer’s opinions.In this episode, Gregg Sommer is joi...
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Leadership both on and off the field with Ireland rugby legend Ronan O'Gara
Opinions expressed are those of the speakers based on market conditions as of the date of recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer’s opinions.In this episode, Orla Aherne sits do...
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Unlocking the power of Private Markets: insights from the Mercer Global Investment Forum, Dublin
Opinions expressed are those of the speakers based on market conditions as of the date of recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer’s opinions.Join us as Eimear Walsh, Head of Inv...
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Exploring agile portfolios with Generali: insights from the Mercer Global Investment Forum, Dublin
Opinions expressed are those of the speakers based on market conditions as of the date of recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer’s opinions.Recent market experiences have hig...
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Navigating the Age of Agility: insights from the Mercer Global Investment Forum, Dublin
Opinions expressed are those of the speakers based on market conditions as of the date of recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer’s opinions.Join us as Mark McNulty, Europe Weal...
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Investing in an era of misinformation: insights from the Mercer Global Investment Forum, Dublin
Opinions expressed are those of the speakers based on market conditions as of the date of recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer’s opinions.In this episode, our host Mark McNul...
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Top considerations for Alternative investments in 2024
Opinions expressed are those of the speakers based on market conditions as of the date of recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer’s opinions.In this episode, Global Alternatives Lea...
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Navigating the new normal: Endowment and Foundation investing in an evolving market
Opinions expressed are those of the speakers based on market conditions as of the date of recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer’s opinions.In this episode, Texas Hemmaplardh, ...
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The Davos debrief: Reflections from Amy Barnes, Nick Studer and Pat Tomlinson
Opinions expressed are those of the speakers based on market conditions as of the date of recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer’s opinions.Following the 2024 World Economic...
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Driving change: DEI insights for a diverse supply chain
Opinions expressed are those of the speakers based on market conditions as of the date of recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer’s opinions.In this episode we explore the intersect...
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Climate adaptation: Building resilience in a changing world with Marsh and Oliver Wyman
Opinions expressed are those of the speakers based on market conditions as of the date of recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer’s opinions.In the year since the previous COP i...
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Driving change: The role of investors in climate transition with Clwyd Pension Fund
Opinions expressed are those of the speakers based on market conditions as of the date of recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer’s opinions. In this episode Helga Birgden a...
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