For corporate DB plans, return-seeking assets are often synonymous with traditional equities. That’s fine if market conditions are just right, but it leaves plans vulnerable in many environments. We think the solution is to diversify return-seeking allocations with assets that may perform well in a variety of conditions.

EMs currently account for more than half of the world’s GDP and around two-thirds of GDP growth—that economic share is only expected to rise as EMs are projected to grow faster than developed markets (DMs) in upcoming years.

Why an Underutilized Investment Strategy is Gaining Favor

The Termination Versus Hibernation Debate

Why OCIO Services Are Taking Root in New Markets

What institutional investors should look for in a provider—and why experience matters.

Columbia Threadneedle’s Jeff Knight speaks to the implications of the current market environment on risk parity strategies.

Why alternative investing strategies are gaining increasing traction with investors.

How to minimize risk at a time when persistent low interest rates have left many pension plans underfunded.

LGIMA is leading the way in adopting liability-based benchmarks—and innovating in defined benefit and defined contribution.

How customized LDI strategies are spreading to small corporate plans and ultimately, public plans.

Helping small- to mid-size corporate defined benefit plans implement highly customized—and cost-effective—strategies.

It’s time for pensions to tackle the next steps in pension risk management.

Low growth is the “new normal”—but opportunity can still be found in emerging markets.

QMA’s Market Participation Strategy reduces risk—and provides attractive returns.