Pensions
Plan Sponsors Look to Drop Liabilities Like Bad Habits
More than 90% of corporate DB plans with de-risking goals say they expect to divest all their plan liabilities in the next five years.
Tag: Willis Towers Watson
Asset Allocation
Some of the UK’s Largest Asset Managers Back Diversity Initiative
Asset Owner Diversity Charter signatories represent $1.3 trillion in assets under management.
Asset Management Culture
Scuttled! Antitrust Concerns Foil Aon-Willis Merger
Despite winning regulatory approval of the combination from the European Commission, the firms have reached an impasse with the US Department of Justice, says Aon CEO Greg Case.
Regulation
DOJ Lawsuit Could Hurt Aon-Willis Towers Watson’s Chances in Europe
Legal action could influence whether the European Commission approves the $30 billion acquisition.
Asset Management Culture
How Asset Owners Can Integrate ESG into Fixed Income
Greater data in the asset class will go a long way, says a Willis Towers Watson report.
Corporate Moves
Aon to Sell US Retirement and Retiree Health Businesses in $1.4 Billion Deal
The firm is seeking regulatory approval from the US DOJ for its heavyweight merger with Willis Towers Watson by divesting parts of its business.
Alternatives
Credit Investments to Watch: Private Credit, Securitized Credit, and Alpha-Oriented Mandates
Asset owners should dig their heels into renewables financing, bank capital relief trades, and other less ‘vanilla’ strategies, says Willis Towers Watson.
How to Build Sustainability into Your China Allocation
A total portfolio approach is better than a strategic asset allocation, according to consultants at Willis Towers Watson.
Asset Management Culture
Willis Towers Watson to Halve Carbon Emissions in OCIO Portfolios by 2030
Clients in the $166 billion discretionary business will see the firm incorporate climate-related opportunities and risks, it said.
Alternatives
Forget Offices, Invest in Life Sciences Real Estate, Report Says
Spaces for pharmaceutical research and medical device development can generate cash flow, as well as offer downside protection, according to Willis Towers Watson.
Pensions
Strong Investment Gains Fail to Boost US Corporate Pensions in 2020
Despite returns of nearly 13%, US corporate plans’ funded level remained flat for the year, thanks to falling rates, Willis says.
Asset Allocation
Why It’s Time to Make a Standalone China Allocation, Willis Says
Investors tend to invest there only as part of an emerging market strategy, which dilutes the potential return, the consulting firm concludes.
Pensions
World’s Largest Pension Funds’ AUM Up 8% in 2019
Report finds size matters, as the larger the fund, the higher the compound annual growth rate was from 2014 to 2019.
Alternatives
Private Equity Investments Withstand COVID-19 Slowdown
Survey finds pandemic has had little effect on capital structure of private equity funds.
Research
US, Canadian Pension Funds Rebound with Markets in Q2
Resurgent equities erase nearly 40% of US corporate pension funded status loss during first quarter.