Larger Plans Favor Alternatives
April 25, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) –
More DB Sponsors Eyeing Lump-Sum Offerings
April 25, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Lump-sum payouts are growing in popularity among U.S. pension plans as companies face the cost of defined benefit (DB) plans.
More DB Sponsors Eyeing Lump-Sum Offerings
April 25, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Lump-sum payouts are growing in popularity among U.S. pension plans as companies face the cost of defined benefit (DB) plans.
Companies May Reduce Hedging Due to Higher Costs
April 23, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Increased transaction costs associated with new regulations on banks and swaps markets could cause companies to reduce hedging activity, says a report from...
Companies May Reduce Hedging Due to Higher Costs
April 23, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Increased transaction costs associated with new regulations on banks and swaps markets could cause companies to reduce hedging activity, says a report from...
Corporate DB Plans Show $29B Increase
April 23, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – In March 2013, the nation's largest corporate defined benefit pension plans showed a $29 billion increase in funded status.
Pension Funded Status Dipped in 2012
April 23, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR) – Despite sizable employer contributions and strong investment returns, the funded status of the 100 largest pension plans among U.S. publicly traded organizations fell...
Moody’s Announces Approach to Government Pensions
April 22, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Moody's has announced its final approach to the way it will analyze and adjust pension liabilities as part of its credit analysis of...
Investment Adviser Accused of Defrauding CalPERS
April 18, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The CEO of Chicago-based investment advisory firm Simran Capital Management is accused of lying to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and...
CalPERS Approves Plan to Improve Funding
April 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Pension & Health Benefits Committee approved actuarial policies aimed at returning the System to fully-funded status within...
Preparing to De-Risk in 2013
April 16, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Rising equity prices and bond yields in early 2013 have helped improve pension plan funded status and could continue, according to a source...
Ct. Urges Retention of Municipal Bond Tax Treatment
April 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Connecticut State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier is urging Congress to keep intact the federal tax exemption on municipal bonds.
Pensions Protesting RBC Over Outsourcing Jobs
April 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A group of British Columbia (B.C.) union pension plans may pull more than $1 billion of investments managed by RBC Financial Services.
Md. Bill Would Change Pension Funding Method
April 11, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Maryland General Assembly passed legislation that would phase out a “corridor method” of funding the state’s pension plans.
Strengthening Economy Boosts Investment Manager Optimism
April 11, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Investment managers grew more optimistic about the U.S. economy in the first quarter of 2013, according to a survey from Northern Trust.
College Reports No Loss from Fossil Fuel Divestment
April 11, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Unity College in Maine reports its endowment has not suffered as a result of divesting from fossil fuels.
Puerto Rico Governor Approves Pension Reform
April 9, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Puerto Rico's governor has signed an overhaul of the U.S. territory's cash-short public pension system.
Considerations for Pension Buy-Ins
April 8, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Annuity buy-ins come with both advantages and disadvantages that plan sponsors should weigh before deciding on the best de-risking strategy.
Most DB Plans Remain Underfunded
April 8, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Despite strong performance of U.S. equity markets in 2012, 94% of U.S. corporate defined benefit (DB) pension plans remained underfunded, according to Wilshire...
Preparations for Pension Buyouts and Lump Sums
April 5, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Plan sponsors considering pension risk transfers should take steps ahead of time.