Tag: Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

Asset Management Culture November 9, 2020

J.C. Penney Completes Pension Liabilities Transfer to PBGC

The long-beleaguered American retailer is offloading its obligations as part of a sale to mall operators Brookfield and Simon Property.

Regulation October 7, 2020

Agency said move was needed because CARES Act didn’t provide special rules for PBGC premiums.

Asset Management Culture September 23, 2020

Tweaking of Pension Buyout Index shows annuity buyouts cost less than accounting liabilities.

Pensions September 16, 2020

Agency warns that without legislation, it won’t be able to provide financial assistance to 1,400 plans.

Asset Management Culture September 10, 2020

Pension lifeboat takes over defined benefit plan covering 24,000 current and future retirees.

Regulation August 28, 2020

COO James Girardi admitted he was aware of illicit arrangement between CEO and PBGC official.

Newsmakers May 12, 2020

However, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has objected to providing funds to fix pension issues.

Regulation May 7, 2020

Jeffrey Donahue could face 15 years in prison for conspiracy to bribe a public official.

Research April 30, 2020

Plunging discount rates offset second-largest investment return in 20 years.

Coronavirus - COVID-19 April 28, 2020

PBGC monitors workforce reductions, so plan sponsors must be vigilant.

Risk March 3, 2020

Presidential hopeful says legislation would free up $15 billion to help fund struggling multiemployer pensions.

Pensions February 14, 2020

White House wants new variable-rate premium, saying that would help stave off insolvency for 20 years.

Regulation January 17, 2020

Pension lifeboat will provide three annual payments of $8.9 million to merged plan.

Risk December 20, 2019

Plans, like the New England Teamsters', covering 1.4 million people are underfunded by $56.5 billion.

News November 25, 2019

Proposal calls for beefing up PBGC’s authority and funding.