Research
Pandemic Magnifies Demand for Retirement Income
A BlackRock report finds plan participants and sponsors are increasingly seeking a steady retirement income stream.
Tag: Defined Contribution
Asset Management Culture
Air France–KLM Completes De-Risking of Pension Plans
The airline struck a deal with five unions to convert a ground crew pension into a defined contribution plan.
Asset Allocation
Fidelity 401(k) Plan Balances Rise to New High in Q1
Despite economic fallout from the pandemic, defined contribution plan balances remain strong.
Regulation
SECURE Act Could Help Provide Retirement Income in 401(k) Plans
Report says retirement income will become the standard in defined contribution plans.
Pensions
Bill Seeks to Allow 403(b) Plans to Use Collective Investment Trusts
Supporters say CITs are a less expensive alternative to mutual funds.
Regulation
Multiple Employer Pension Plans May Need to Brace Themselves for Lawsuits
Consulting firm October Three says lawyers will likely set their sights on MEPs.
Risk
Lawsuit: DC Plans More Vulnerable to ERISA Litigation Than DB Plans
Lawyers taking aim at a company’s retirement savings plan say firms with 401(k)s should expect to be sued more than those with traditional pensions.
Newsmakers
Florida Senate Passes Bill to Move Most State Workers to DC Plan
Opponents say the proposed legislation attempts to solve a problem that doesn’t exist.
Research
Auto-Enrollment Triples New Hire Participation
Vanguard report finds DC plan take-up rates surge to 91% from 28% under automatic enrollment.
Pensions
Pension Fund Assets in Largest Markets Rise 11% in 2020
A second straight year of double-digit growth boosted global pension asset values to $52.5 trillion.
Research
UK Regulator TPR Says DC Pensions Falling Behind on Climate Change
Survey finds that only 43% of defined contribution plans’ investment strategies consider climate change.
Newsmakers
Restoring Pensions from 401(k) Plans Could Cost San Diego Millions
The city might have to retroactively create DB plans for some 4,000 city workers.
Corporate Moves
Exclusive: Deloitte CIO Mary Ellen Stocks Retires after 16 Years in the Post
Alex Lee, who has been her No. 2, takes over the top finance slot.
Pensions
Conservative Think Tank Calls for NYC Pension Reform
Manhattan Institute recommends moving to defined contribution plans and consolidating funds.
Pensions
Pennsylvania SERS Cuts Investment Return Rate Assumption to 7%
Pension board also approves reduction in assumed rate of inflation to 2.5%.