Investment consultant Mercer and analytics firm eVestment have partnered to make Mercer's public and private markets research, ratings and operational risk assessment content available via eVestment platforms.
Rich Nuzum, president of Mercer's investments and retirement business, said in a news release announcing the partnership that in "bringing together eVestment's data and analytics, with Mercer's research and intellectual capital, this alliance will improve our clients' ability to make timely, high-quality investment decisions."
Lauren Dillard, executive vice president of Nasdaq's investment intelligence group, which includes eVestment, added in the release: "The integration of Mercer's forward-looking public and private markets research alongside our data and analytics capabilities is truly a game changer. This collaboration will open up access to more data and bring transparency in the institutional marketplace to a new level."