News Archive: Sep - 2017
MOSERS Offers Lump-sum Payment Option to 17,000 Former Employees
Program could save $7 million per year for the fund.
Alabama Bill Seeks to Revive Deferred Retirement Program
Proposed legislation would benefit teachers and state employees missing out on cost-of-living raises.
Wilshire: US Corporate Pensions Funded at 83.2% in August
Despite a 0.9% decrease, plans up 7.3% in past 12 months.
World’s Top 300 Pensions Grow 6.1% in 2016
The largest annualized growth over past five years is from North American funds.
Chile Reports 13.2% Hike for Pension Funds in Q2
Total assets under management rise to more than $190 billion.
Russell Investments Names Michelle Seitz as New CEO
30-year industry leader to succeed Len Brennan, who will become strategic advisor to the firm.
US Single Premium Pension Buyout Sales Surge in Q2
Report finds most companies are interested in pension risk transfers.
UK Pension Deficits Rise in August
Growth of liabilities outpaced assets, however, deficits are down from a year ago.
PBGC to Provide Furniture Workers’ Plan Early Financial Assistance
Approval is the first under the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014.
“Historic” Chicago Education Funding Reform Signed
SB 1947 to provide relief for cash-strapped school districts as well as employee retirements.
Treasurer Mistake Causes Dead Woman to Receive $73K in Postmortem Pensions
An unreported death cost Wilmington, Delaware, 20 years’ worth of unnecessary spousal benefit payments.
NY State Employer Pension Contribution Rates to Drop
Comptroller says strong investment returns are keeping rates stable.
Six Biggest Banks Band Together to Build Bitcoin Competitor
The new “utility settlement coin” to operate under blockchain technology.
Danish Pension ATP Reports Strong First Half
Investments returned 14.6%, giving the fund its best half-year performance in five years.