Tag: Contributions

Pensions January 23, 2020

Chilean President Pitches Reform in Wake of Deadly Pension Protests

Under a new proposal, 6% in new contributions would be made by the country’s employers to sustain retired citizens above the poverty line.

Risk January 8, 2020

Texas ERS Could Become Insolvent 20 Years Earlier than Previously Anticipated

An actuarial valuation report cites the plan’s risk of going insolvent by 2075.

Asset Management Culture January 3, 2020

Corporate DB Funding Level Nudged Upward in 2019

Large company plans gain a point, to 87%, Willis Towers Watson says.

Research April 3, 2019

Pew: Hawaii’s State Pension Ready to Withstand Recession

Increased contributions and stress tests are key to Hawaii’s financial health.

Research May 22, 2018

Report: Public Pensions Boost Government Revenues

Study finds public pensions added $137.3 billion to state and local coffers in 2016.

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?