Key Takeaways
- • Previndai, a Dutch pension scheme, has appointed Mercer to review the strategies of its sub-funds, according to Investment & Pensions Europe (IPE), dated 15 July 2024.
- • The review is positioned as a strategic assessment of the scheme's sub-fund line-up rather than a change in the scheme's overall governance.
- • The scheme could also consider launching a new sub-fund, adopting a cautious investment approach, and offering a life-cycle option.
- • Mercer already serves Previndai as discretionary investment manager under the scheme's Statement of Investment Principles (June 2025 version), which reduces investment risk as members approach retirement.
Summary
Previndai has selected Mercer to review the strategies of its sub-funds, according to a report published by Investment & Pensions Europe (IPE) on 15 July 2024. The primary source reports the mandate as a review of existing sub-fund strategies, with the outcome of that review left open.
The IPE report indicates that the scheme could also consider setting up a new sub-fund, investing with a cautious approach, and introducing a life-cycle option. These possibilities are presented as options under consideration rather than confirmed decisions.
Publisher context on Previndai's website states that the Trustee has appointed Mercer as discretionary investment manager to implement its strategy, under which the level of investment risk reduces over time. Mercer's SmartPath strategies, which target income drawdown, annuity purchase or cash, are described in the scheme's investment guide. This background places the review within an existing relationship between the scheme and Mercer.
The primary source does not disclose assets under management, fees, or timing for the review. Readers seeking those details should consult the full IPE article or Previndai's published materials.
The IPE report indicates that the scheme could also consider setting up a new sub-fund, investing with a cautious approach, and introducing a life-cycle option. These possibilities are presented as options under consideration rather than confirmed decisions.
Publisher context on Previndai's website states that the Trustee has appointed Mercer as discretionary investment manager to implement its strategy, under which the level of investment risk reduces over time. Mercer's SmartPath strategies, which target income drawdown, annuity purchase or cash, are described in the scheme's investment guide. This background places the review within an existing relationship between the scheme and Mercer.
The primary source does not disclose assets under management, fees, or timing for the review. Readers seeking those details should consult the full IPE article or Previndai's published materials.
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