Administration

October 14, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Investment management firm members the Investment Company Institute (ICI) are “deeply concerned” about the potential of a federal government default.

October 14, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The cost of purchasing annuities for retirees’ pension liabilities remained largely unchanged during August, with only a small increase from 108.7% to 108.8%...

October 14, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A lawsuit has been filed against the state of Montana, claiming cost-saving cuts to pension payments are unconstitutional, according an Associated Press news...

October 9, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The funded status of the 100 largest U.S. corporate defined benefit pension plans improved by $32 billion during September, as measured by the...

October 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The funded status of U.S. corporate pensions rose to 91% in September, according to BNY Mellon Investment Strategy & Solutions Group (ISSG).

October 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The funding of pension plans sponsored by S&P 1500 companies improved in September to levels not seen since October 2008.

October 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Chicago-based Legal & General Investment Management America, Inc. (LGIMA) estimates pension funding increased 4% in the third quarter.

October 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Total U.S. retirement assets were $20.9 trillion as of June 30, according to a recent analysis from the Investment Company Institute (ICI).

October 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The funding ratio of the typical U.S. pension plan increased again during the third quarter of 2013.

September 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) reacted positively to the plan of adjustment announced last week by the city of Stockton, California.

September 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – New research from Cerulli Associates found that nontraditional bond and bank loan strategies topped the list of mutual fund flows in August.

September 27, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The emergency manager for the city of Detroit has proposed changes to the city’s two pension funds that could affect both current and...

September 24, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A new white paper by Penbridge Advisors examines the preparation of assets for pension risk transfer (PRT).

September 24, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Asset growth could not keep up with liability growth for city and county pension plans in 2012, according to Wilshire Consulting.

September 24, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Public pension plan need sound funding policies, research findings from the Center for State and Local Government Excellence show.

September 23, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A rising equity glide path helps retirees sustain a greater income during their retirement years, a study suggests.

September 23, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The total holdings and investments of major public pension systems reached their high level during second quarter 2013, passing their 2007 peak for...

September 23, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A recent study found individuals with $200,000 or more in investable assets said market volatility has motivated a desire for a balanced investment...

September 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Investors are leading the way in shaping the future of the alternative investment industry, a survey suggests.

September 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) board of administration has adopted a set of 10 investment beliefs.