Asset Allocation
CIOs See Fixed Income Targets in High Yield, Emerging Markets, Private Credit
Panel of investment managers expects high short-term inflation, but says it’s not a concern.
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Asset Allocation
Funded Ratio for Canadian Pension Plans Improves in 2020
After plummeting during the first quarter, the funding level of Canadian defined benefit plans rebounded to end the year at 91.2%.
Research
US, Canadian Pension Funds Rebound with Markets in Q2
Resurgent equities erase nearly 40% of US corporate pension funded status loss during first quarter.
Corporate Moves
Aon Buys Willis Towers Watson in $30 Billion All-Stock Deal
The transaction will form the biggest insurance broker in the world.
Regulation
Canadian Defined Benefit Plans Surge at End of 2019
Rising bond yields, strong asset returns bring funded ratio to near all-time high.
Asset Allocation
S&P Aggregate Pension Funded Status Rose in November
Level rises to 85.8% for corporate plan funding, Aon says.
Research
Canadian DB Plans Flat in Q2 Despite Strong Returns
Falling bond yields prove too much for robust asset gains.
People Moves Roundup
Man GLG gets some credit PMs, Aon promotes general counel, and more.
Aon Abandons Heavyweight Merger with Willis Towers Watson
After a whirlwind day of news, Aon confirms it will not pursue the buyout after all.
People Moves Roundup
Aon Appoints Lambros Lambrou as Global CEO of Commercial Risk SolutionsAon has appointed Lambros Lambrou, as global CEO of Commercial Risk Solutions. Lambrou has worked within the risk management...
Newsmakers
San Diego to Pursue Managed Futures Strategies in Diversification Quest
The pension is now studying the impact of a 2% to 4% allocation to managed futures on the total fund.
Aon: Complacency Biggest Risk for Canadian Pensions
Although most plans are now fully funded, solvency gains can vanish quickly, firm says.
Aon Completes Townsend Acquisition
Worldwide assets grow to $130 billion.
Aon Launches Hurricane Harvey Flood Insurance Product
Each risk to contain policy terms up to one year.