New Actuarial Assumptions Boost UK Pension Funded Levels
The PPF 7800 rose to 100.9% at the end of November.
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Hard Brexit Could Raise UK Pension Deficit by £219 Billion
Report also says a ‘soft Brexit’ could reduce pension deficits and liabilities.
US Corporate Pensions’ Funded Status Edges Higher in November
Volatility in equity markets continues to concern plan sponsors.
Chinese VC Investments Tops US for First Time
‘Red unicorns’ take in $56 billion in first half of 2018.
Despite Good Returns, Iowa Public Pension’s Unfunded Liability Likely to Grow Slightly
Lack of contributions are the problem for IPERS, critic says.
Ivy League Endowments Lag 60-40 Portfolio
None of the elite universities’ endowments beat a 60-40 portfolio over the past decade.
As G20 Summit Starts, International Poll Shows Low Confidence Levels Among Populations
Departing Merkel has highest confidence rating, with other major leaders lagging behind badly.
Pension Funds’ Appetite for Private Equity Grows
Asset class is top choice for US, UK public pensions in Q3
CIO Releases Annual LDI Survey
Survey reveals trends and asset allocations of investors.
US Net Pension Liabilities Top $1 Trillion
Ratio of liabilities to personal income rises to 3.6%, according to Fitch Ratings.
UK Corporate Pension Deficit Nearly Triples in October
Aggregate deficit of PPF 7800 balloons to £107.7 billion as funding level drops 4.1%.
Canadian Pension Funds Tread Water in Q3
Declining Canadian equities, weakness in energy stocks weigh down returns.
Public Pension Return Assumptions Fall to All-Time Low
Lowered projections could increase financial burden on state, local governments.
Pensions Account for 61% of Top 100 Asset Owners
Willis Towers Watson unit ranks the largest funds, with Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund on top.
Five FTSE 100 Firms Pay More in Pension Contributions than Dividends
But most large companies still allocate far more to shareholder dividends.