Research

New whitepaper urges plans to create a strong defense against economic, political shocks.

Report says global growth has had broadest upsurge since 2010.

Employer contributions up 4%.

Deals on par with 2016, totaling $347 billion, Preqin researchers say, with most action in North America. 

But 10-year average annual dips to 4.6%.

In overall value, VC fundings totaled $182 billion, besting 2015 high mark.

Despite monthly increase, deficit is 54% lower than previous year.

New capital of $59 billion comes as funds log strong returns.

Index reports highest returns in eight years.

Association says study on public pension funding was ‘contrived’, and ‘cherrypicked’ data.

Mercer expects 2018 to be ‘biggest year ever’ for pension risk transfer.

Discount rates decreased by 3.56%.