Research
NCPERS Study Reports Solid Year for Public Pensions
Employer contributions up 4%.
Study: Private-Equity Buyouts Stay Strong Globally in 2017
Deals on par with 2016, totaling $347 billion, Preqin researchers say, with most action in North America.
Virginia Government Aims to Create Blockchain Study Group
Joint subcommittee to be funded by cryptocurrency wallet.
NACUBO: Endowments Returned 12.2%
But 10-year average annual dips to 4.6%.
Preqin: Venture Capital Deals Hit Record in 2017
In overall value, VC fundings totaled $182 billion, besting 2015 high mark.
UK Pension Deficits Widen in December
Despite monthly increase, deficit is 54% lower than previous year.
Hedge Fund Investor Inflow Brings New Asset Record
New capital of $59 billion comes as funds log strong returns.
Endowment Index Gains 17.6% in 2017
Index reports highest returns in eight years.
NASRA: ALEC Report Contains ‘Serious Flaws’
Association says study on public pension funding was ‘contrived’, and ‘cherrypicked’ data.
UK Companies Reduce Pension Deficit by £8 Billion
Mercer expects 2018 to be ‘biggest year ever’ for pension risk transfer.
Mercer: Funded Status of S&P 1500 Pensions Hits 84% in 2017
Discount rates decreased by 3.56%.
Mercer: Canadian Pensions Enter 2018 Near-Fully Funded
Strong Q4 equity markets boost funded status ratios across the board.
Analysis: Largest US Corporate Pensions’ Funded Status Improves
Willis Towers Watson cites strong stock market performance and significant employer contributions as reasons for growth.
Report: Only One US State Pension has Funded Level Above 50%
American Legislative Exchange Council says funding gaps are larger than what is being reported.