Wells Fargo: Bull Market to Extend Through 2018, but End may not Be Far
International markets to lead growth, active management to make a resurgence.
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Survey: Fewer Expect to Rely on Employers for Financial Security
Respondents also said they prefer a better benefits package over a larger salary.
Natixis: Institutional Investors Shrug Off Volatility, Eye Active Management in 2018
59% of investors believe that the significant asset flows into passive products is suppressing market volatility.
Corporate Pensions’ Funded Ratio Rises for Third Straight Month
Funded status up nearly 5% from November 2016.
Report: Millennials will have Similar Pensions to Current Retirees
Data shows retirement prospects for today’s workers not are ‘not the disaster’ other reports suggest.
Report: ETF Assets Expected to Reach $7.6 Trillion by 2020
Passive assets under management could exceed active by 2027.
Fossil Fuel Investments for UK Local Government Pensions Rise 17%
Report finds UK local government pensions still invest £16.1 billion in fossil fuels.
Report: Public Pension Plans Consistently Meet Obligations
NCPERS says pensions are resilient and shouldn’t be dismantled if underfunded.
Redefining the Defined Benefit Lexicon
Willis Towers Watson paper says outdated definitions can lead to excess risk, and a skewed investment strategy.
Corporate Pensions’ Funded Level Rises $32 Billion in Two Months
Funded status of 100 largest US corporate pension plans grows to 84.7%.
Ivy Endowments Have Topsy-Turvy Year in Fiscal 2017
Data shows Ivy League endowments are increasing their focus on private investments.
Japan’s Pension Fund Returns 3% in Q2
Foreign, domestic equities help the fund earn $39 billion for the fiscal second quarter.
Canadian Pensions Report Sixth Consecutive Positive Quarter
Pensions earned 0.55% for the quarter, and 6.14% over the past year.
UK Pensions Improve Funded Status in October
The deficit for UK private sector pensions is down £128 billion from last year.
World’s Largest Fund Managers’ Assets Top $80 Trillion
Total AUM for the 500 biggest managers rose 5.8% in 2016.