Mercer: Companies Changing DB Funding, Risk Strategies Due to PBGC Premiums, Capital Markets
Nearly 80% of all respondents are now contributing more than the minimum level of funding to their DB plans, survey says.
Nearly 80% of all respondents are now contributing more than the minimum level of funding to their DB plans, survey says.
Only 14% of workers around the world have a written strategy for retirement.
College’s investment portfolio rebounds after losing 1.9% in 2016.
Report says 53% of UK employers believe defined benefit plans negatively impact salary raises.
Buyout funds return strong over the long term.
Illinois, Alaska, and Connecticut among largest unfunded liabilities.
Report finds less than half of Baby Boomers and GenXers have any retirement savings.
Funded ratio falls to 83% for month, but is up from 77% in 2016.
Trade association argues that regulator is too focused on process, and not enough on people.
Builds on 2015 report, while highlighting key characteristics, practices.
Despite elevated valuations, investment outlook predicts attractive stocks, no bond bubble.
Mercer says decline may be due to uncertainty over Brexit negotiations.
Non-qualified sales buoyed variable annuity market, IRI reports.
Private equity, private debt are most well-received asset classes.