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Corporate DB Funding Level Nudged Upward in 2019
Large company plans gain a point, to 87%, Willis Towers Watson says.
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Risk
Large Asset Owners Lauded for Pushing Sustainable Investing
Willis Towers Watson’s Thinking Ahead Institute argues large asset managers are essential for the well-being of our societies.
Research
Climate Change, Trade Collapse, and Cyber Warfare Among Top Investor Risks
Trade war implications are only a piece of the big picture, Thinking Ahead Institute head says.
People Moves Roundup
Lazard grows its quant platform, Target gets a new CFO, and more.
People Moves Roundup
Willis Towers Watson creates a new role, FCA changes leadership, and more.
Majority of Divestments Lose Value, Report Finds
Research shows that 54% of divestitures underperformed the markets since 2010.
Aon Abandons Heavyweight Merger with Willis Towers Watson
After a whirlwind day of news, Aon confirms it will not pursue the buyout after all.
The US Owns Most of the World’s Retirement Assets
How one region’s pension domination sets the investing agenda for the rest of the globe.
Q4 Market Swings Trim Corporate Pension Plans’ Funding in 2018
Funds were on track to top 90%, but investment slumps brought them in slightly below 2017’s showing.
Pensions Account for 61% of Top 100 Asset Owners
Willis Towers Watson unit ranks the largest funds, with Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund on top.
Wealth Concentration Grows Among World’s Largest Asset Managers
The rich get richer as total assets under management of 500 largest managers nears $94 trillion.
Emerging Markets Spur Global Pension Growth
AUM for world’s largest pensions rise more than 15% in 2017.
Report: Global Pensions Hit Record $41.3 Trillion
US, UK, and Japan among top total asset markets.
Analysis: Largest US Corporate Pensions’ Funded Status Improves
Willis Towers Watson cites strong stock market performance and significant employer contributions as reasons for growth.
Redefining the Defined Benefit Lexicon
Willis Towers Watson paper says outdated definitions can lead to excess risk, and a skewed investment strategy.