Evaluating ARPA’s Impact, 1 Year Later
The law made it easier for some plans to continue operating by adding flexibility.
Tag: defined benefit plans
Russia-Ukraine War Has U.S. Pensions Examining Long-Term Investment Sustainability
U.S. pensions’ allocations to Russian assets are limited, but plans are responding to the conflict by considering their long-term approach.
Asset Allocation Made the Difference for Corporate Pension Funding in 2021
Plans with higher equity and lower fixed income allotments outperformed.
JPM: Current De-Risking Strategies Might Encourage DB Plan Terminations
J.P. Morgan says a strategy change from LDI is needed to facilitate pension stabilization.
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SEI Helps Institutional Investors Manage Investment Data
Ledger allows asset owners to view, update and reconcile data from multiple sources.
Institutional Investors See Strong Returns in 2021
Public funds bested corporate funds thanks to higher equity allocations.
Investment Opportunities for DB Plans Moving Forward
Corporate defined benefit plans should consider managing volatility, avoiding concentration risk and factor investing.
DB Plans Retain Cost Advantage Over DC Plans
New research by the National Institute on Retirement Security reaffirms earlier findings on the greater cost savings and efficiencies provided...
December Tops a Stellar Year for Corporate DB Plans
Experts predict another good year in 2022.
Finalized Form 5500 Changes Add Little to Plan Sponsors’ Responsibilities
While plan sponsors will need to ensure the form contains accurate data, many of the proposed changes to the 2021...
Corporate DB Plans Thrived in 2021
Joseph Gamzon, with Willis Towers Watson, said many sponsors have better positioned their plans through investment allocation and settlement activity...
Pacific Life Fined for Unlicensed PRT Business
A penalty was assessed after a New York State Department of Financial Services investigation uncovered violations of state insurance law....
Considerations for DB Plan Investing in 2022
Protecting funded status, addressing inflation, adding value and more—all should start with setting objectives.
Data Shows Popularity of Cash Balance Plans
They are viewed as less risky than traditional DB plans, easier to manage, easier for employees to understand, and are...
Equity and Fixed-Income Investments Were No Help for DB Plan Funded Status in November
Defined benefit plan funded status is still up for the year, but there are several factors plan sponsors should consider...
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Positioning a Multi-Manager Portfolio for Long-Term Success
DB plan sponsors need to ensure their liability-driven investing strategies are diversified and well-positioned for years to come.
The Importance of Good Data for DB Plan PRT Activities
While clean data is important for identifying deaths and locating participants and beneficiaries, it can also have a great cost...
Reasons Not to Use Pension Funding Relief
Using funding relief to lower contributions to DB plans can increase PBGC premiums and get those plan sponsors that are...
DB Plans Can Take Proactive Steps to Protect Against Cybersecurity Threats
What questions should defined benefit plan officials ask about their cybersecurity protocols?
Rebounding Markets Give DB Plan Funded Status a Boost in October
Improved funded status and a potential interest rate hike ahead signal a time for rebalancing and de-risking for corporate defined...