Tag: Butch Lewis Act

Regulation August 1, 2019

Senate to Deal with Union Pension Crisis After House Passes Butch Lewis Act

Democratic-led bill faces stiff opposition from Republicans.

Regulation June 17, 2019

House Committee Advances Multiemployer Pension Reform Bill

Butch Lewis Act aims to protect hundreds of pension plans at risk of becoming insolvent.

Research September 17, 2018

CBO Finds Butch Lewis Act Costs Much Less than Expected

Pension reform is expected to cost $34 billion, not $100 billion as suggested in preliminary forecast.

Newsmakers February 9, 2018

House-Senate Committee Tasked with Solving Pension Crisis by Year-End

Committee will be comprised of six senators and six House members.

Industry White Papers

The Power of Portfolio Flexibility Many investment managers apply strict portfolio constraints under the guise of risk management best practices. This paper examines the costs of those investment constraints and how an unconstrained investment approach can be key in generating long-term excess returns.

Quantitative Science—Actively Adding To Fixed Income Decisions Quantitative vs. active debate? This issue of Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Markets explains how our “active quant” approach sets us apart.

The Case for Greater China Exposure in Global Equity Portfolios Discover what makes China a compelling, stand-alone investment opportunity.

The China Position Gauging institutional investor confidence in their strategy for entering this growing market

Four strategies for investing in emerging markets Ways to manage your EM allocation, an out of favor, but still appealing asset class.

Brexit Implementation Guide How should investors consider positioning their portfolios?