CIT’s Costs Attract Institutional Investors
A report from Cerulli Associates states the primary reason an institutional investor seeks out a CIT is the fact that...
Tag: defined benefit (DB) plans
Firms Agree Pension Funded Status Increased in November
Firms that track DB plan funding reported increases in the month ranging from 0.4% to 1.0%.
Court Decision in PBGC Suit Shows Sponsors Have Ultimate Fiduciary Liability
“IHI cannot delegate fully its statutory responsibilities under ERISA,” a federal judge says in her opinion.
Health Care Organizations Move From 403(b)s to 401(k)s
Facing several uncertainties in the health care industry, organizations are looking to revamp their retirement plans to attract talent.
DB Plan Sponsors Should Balance Four Levers to Improve Funding
No lever alone is enough to close the pension funding gap, according to a report from Cambridge Associates.
Democrats Unveil Bill to Create Rehabilitation Trust Fund
The fund would be used to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit (DB) plans that are in critical or declining...
2017 Year-End Deadlines and Tips for Retirement Plans
2017 happens to be a light year for required plan amendments for retirement plans.
PBGC Asks Permission to Keep Collecting Information on Plan Terminations
The request regards distress terminations and PBGC-initiated terminations of DB plans.
Willis Towers Watson Redefines Pension Plan Investing Strategy for 2018
The consultancy identifies 10 investment-related terms rendered outdated by change.
IRS Releases Covered Compensation Tables
The tables are to be used for determining contributions to DB plans and permitted disparity in DC plan contributions.
Reports of Pension Funded Status for October Are Mixed
Those tracking S&P plans estimate a slight decrease in or flat pension funding ratio, while other estimate a slight increase....
Church Pension Group Says Move to DC Plan Not for Benefit of Participants
The group says it has considered moving from a DB plan for clergy to a DC plan and concluded that...
Sears Allowed to Sell Real Estate to Fund Pension
According to a Sears announcement, following the making of a $407 million contribution, it will be nearly relieved of the...
A Special Halloween Edition
“Do the Experts have any Treats for us this Halloween, or only Tricks?”
NEPC Suggests Ways Pensions Can Boost Returns
NEPC says pension plan sponsors' expected returns are unrealistic.
Returns Boost Pension Funded Ratios in Q3 2017
Funded status of the typical corporate pension plan increased by 1% or 2% over the quarter, depending on the model...
GAO Calls on Congress to Improve Retirement Security in America
According to the GAO report, the three pillars of the current retirement system in the United States are anticipated to...
PBGC Tries Mediation for Certain DB Plan Cases
“By providing an alternative dispute resolution option for employers who sponsor ongoing and terminated plans, we expect to save time...
Corporate Bond Yields Have a Positive Effect on Pension Funding in September
Asset managers that monitor DB plan funded status found 1% through 1.3% increases last month.
IRS Issues Final Regulations About Mortality Tables
In a statement, ERIC said it is pleased the agency took into account its request for flexibility for DB plan...