Global Pension Asset Values Grow to Record $56 Trillion in 2021
A study finds the U.S. accounts for more than $35 trillion of the total asset value for pensions worldwide.
Newsmakers
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Takes a Bet on UK Fintech Company Lendable
The pension fund led a $277 million fundraising round for the late-stage venture company.
Biden Plan to Bar Russian Oil Imports Helps Boost Prices
Crude jumps 7% today, adding to inflation misery.
CPPIB Targets Net-Zero by 2050
The $433.6 billion pension giant plans to nearly double its green and transition investments to over $100 billion by 2030.
Understanding PRT: Key Steps Leading to Successful PRT
As firms move on from the first step of cleaning up their data, they must next think about the financial and accounting implications that come with pension risk transfer.
A Look at PRT Solutions and Costs
There are cost and other considerations for each solution on the spectrum of pension risk transfer options.
Understanding PRT: Administrative and Fiduciary Considerations
Proper due diligence and administration are vital to guarantee that the transaction does not create additional risk for plan sponsors.
Retiring Your Pension Plan: How to Handle Different Choices
Asset allocations, glidepaths, LDI, and pension risk transfers are weighed at our panel.
Market Sees Small Bump Up as Powell Gives Soothing Talk
Ukraine distress, inflation and other woes have been driving stocks down.
Former Trump Adviser Sentenced for Soliciting Loans for Potential White House Role
Stephen Calk issued millions of risky loans to Paul Manafort in exchange for an economic adviser position on the Trump campaign.
High Inflation Leads to Expensive Cost-of-Living Adjustments for CalPERS and Others
This will be CalPERS’ biggest increase in pension payments in 32 years.
Global Pension Funds Shun Russian Investments
Norway’s $1.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, among other pension funds, will freeze and divest Russian investments.
Funded Ratio for US Corporate Pensions Tops 100% Despite Market Drop
Multiemployer pension plans’ funded level rises to 91% at year-end 2021.
Michigan House Considers $1.5 Billion in Grants for Local Pensions
The bill is targeted at underfunded pensions throughout the state.
Sustainable Funds See Record-Breaking Year in 2021
ESG funds attracted nearly $70 billion in net flows last year, a 35% increase from 2020.