Multiemployer Plans Funded Status Rebounds in H1 2019
‘Stellar asset gains’ raise plans’ funded ratio to 82%.
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Rising Rates Boosts Corporate Pension Funded Status by $38 billion
The funded ratio of the 100 largest US corporate pensions rises to 85.4%.
Public Plans’ Funding Improves Slightly, But Not Asset Growth
Funded level was 73% in fiscal 2018, helped by lower liability increases.
Falling Discount Rates Send Corporate Pension Funding Tumbling
Funded ratio of 100 largest US corporate plans drops to 83.8% from 87.7%.
US Corporate DB Pension Funding Falls $11 Billion in July
Funded rate of 100 largest DB corporate plans drops to 87.9% during month.
UK DB Plans’ Deficit Widens to £90.7 billion in July
Funding level falls to 95% from 97%.
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The six legs of the marathon to the top quartile club.
Connecticut State Pension Funding Level Falls to 38%
Unfunded liabilities nearly double in seven years to $21.2 billion.
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Oregon PERS Keeping Assumed Rate at 7.2%
Past returns over five years are lower, at 6.5% annually. The fund cites investing uncertainty in standing pat.
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Canadian DB Plans Flat in Q2 Despite Strong Returns
Falling bond yields prove too much for robust asset gains.
Many Pensions Still Struggling After the Great Recession
New Pew study finds many institutional investors are reporting declining funded ratios since 2009.
Texas Teachers Closer to Getting a Boost from State
New legislation seeks to shore up fund, give one-time check to retirees.
US Corporate Pensions’ Funded Level Rises to 92.6%
The 100 largest corporate DB plans gain $20 billion in February.
The Ontario Health Pension Turns in 2% Return for Tough 2018
Fund’s performance last year was driven by active management decisions.
Canadian Multi-Employer Pensions Fall from Fully Funded in Q4
Funded level of Segal Group model falls to 95% from 102%.