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US Remains Biggest Force in Pension Realm, per Study
WTW’s Thinking Ahead Institute found that international unrest and an uncertain worldwide economic outlook hinder an otherwise growing global retirement effort.
WTW’s Thinking Ahead Institute found that international unrest and an uncertain worldwide economic outlook hinder an otherwise growing global retirement effort.
Private and public sector plans returned 8.4% in the final quarter, according to RBC Investor Services.
Interest rates and market volatility continue to pose a significant risk for many plans.
The firm will transfer 85% of its U.S. defined benefit plan obligations to Athene through annuity contracts.
The $31 billion pension fund has also issued an RFP for a custodial services provider.
The C$250 billion pension fund also netted a 4.8% return for the 12-month period that ended June 30.
Positive asset returns, combined with rising bond yields, helped boost pension funds’ solvency.
The 100 largest corporate DB plans in the U.S. saw their collective funded ratio rise to 100.7% in May.
Bipartisan legislation is intended to attract workers to fill state job vacancies.
This century has been unkind, but maybe some can squeak by with only modest improvements.