Newsmakers
PSERS Considers Suing Aon for Miscalculating Returns
The pension fund has hired law firm Blank Rome to look into potential litigation.
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Newsmakers
Despite April’s Poor Equity Returns, Rising Discount Rates Improved Funded Status for Most Pensions
Last month had one of the highest single-month discount rate increases for many data collectors.
Newsmakers
U.S. Corporate Pension Funds Remain Steady in February
However, funded levels are likely to be lower in March as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine roils markets.
Regulation
DOJ Lawsuit Could Hurt Aon-Willis Towers Watson’s Chances in Europe
Legal action could influence whether the European Commission approves the $30 billion acquisition.
Corporate Moves
Aon to Sell US Retirement and Retiree Health Businesses in $1.4 Billion Deal
The firm is seeking regulatory approval from the US DOJ for its heavyweight merger with Willis Towers Watson by divesting parts of its business.
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.
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...