Tag: market volatility

Pensions April 17, 2025

Pension Risk Transfer Still Attractive Derisking Option, Despite Market Volatility

Corporate pension funding ratios and the the interest rates used to value their liabilities took a hit, but the time to derisk may be now. 

December 2, 2024

Global Geopolitical Realignment Has Long-Term Investing Implications

Investors are seeking safe havens and new geographic opportunities as the world becomes more fractured.

Pensions June 2, 2023

PPG Agrees to Transfer Pensions of 4,000 Retirees

The $309M transaction moves the liabilities to insurers Legal & General and RGA.

Pensions February 16, 2023

New York Common Retirement Fund Cuts Public Equities in Favor of Alts

The $242 billion pension giant reported a robust 4.51% investment return in Q3 of its fiscal year.

Research October 14, 2022

Economic Concerns Likely to Spur Pension Risk Transfers

The vast majority of plan sponsors say inflation and rising rates are influencing their de-risking decisions.

Pensions October 11, 2022

Canadian DB Plans Weather Market Volatility, Inflation … So Far

With challenging conditions likely to persist, Mercer advises plan sponsors prepare for the worst but hope for the best.

Asset Allocation August 24, 2022

Retirement Plans Beat the S&P During a Volatile Second Quarter

Despite rising inflation and falling markets, savings remain high among 401(k), 403(b) and IRA participants.