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Stay current with Mercer Select -- December demo

The fast-changing economic and political landscape makes staying current essential. Join our December demo to learn about Mercer Select, a leading resource with the latest news, views and analysis on benefit, compensation and HR topics. (Webcasts, 19 Nov 2009) More | Article

South Africa's draft social security proposal

South Africa's draft social security proposal includes changes for national health insurance, a mandatory state pension scheme, and expanded unemployment insurance coverage. After approval by the cabinet, the draft will be released for public comment. (Select News, 17 Nov 2009) More

HRadio: Live long and prosper?

Mags Shackleton of Mercer UK tells HRadio listeners how increased life expectancy is affecting pension costs, and explains guidelines from the Pensions Regulator on estimating the rates at which life expectancy may increase in the future. (Podcast, 13 Nov 2009) More

November 2009 Global Benefits Legislative Update

Mercer's Global Benefits Legislative Update for November 2009 includes summaries and employer action steps on recent HR and benefit-related legal developments from around the world. (Select News, 12 Nov 2009) More

EC refers Estonia to court over pension tax rules

The European Commission (EC) has announced that it will refer Estonia to the European Court of Justice over its discriminatory taxation of pensions paid to low-income non-residents. It has been a year since the EC asked Estonia to amend its laws. (Select News, 11 Nov 2009) More

Canada announces private pension reform plan

A legislative and regulatory reform framework to secure and sustain Canada's federally regulated private pensions has been released by the Minister of Finance following industry consultation. Enabling legislation will be introduced in Parliament. (Select News, 9 Nov 2009) More

HRadio: Insurance-linked securities in Australia

Insurance-linked securities can be an attractive asset class for institutional investors looking to diversify their holdings. Ryan Bisch of Mercer Melbourne tells HRadio listeners which investors may find these products appropriate. (Podcast, 3 Nov 2009) More

Canada: Nova Scotia’s phased retirement bill

A phased retirement bill (Bill no. 48) has been introduced in Nova Scotia, Canada, which would allow employees who meet pension plan retirement criteria to continue working, accruing additional benefits, while receiving retirement benefits. (Select News, 2 Nov 2009) More

Thailand proposes social security for all workers

Social security legislation for the “informal sector,” including part-time and sub-contract workers, will be considered by Thailand’s Cabinet. Under the proposal, generally any Thai under 60 years of age could contribute to the program. (Select News, 2 Nov 2009) More

HRadio: New era dawning for benefits plans

The current economic turmoil presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for transforming employer benefits. Mercer experts John Betts and Christine Owen provide HRadio listeners with an overview of considerations for governments and employers. (Podcast, 2 Nov 2009) More