Research
Lack of Retirement Saving Could Cost US, States $1.3 Trillion, Study Says
The population of elderly households in the U.S. is expected to rise 50% between 2021 and 2040.
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Will US Public Pension Plans Ever Get Back to Full Funding?
This century has been unkind, but maybe some can squeak by with only modest improvements.
Newsmakers
Providence Pension Mulls Issuing $515 Million in Bonds, Following POB Trend
But bonds don’t always outperform stocks over the long run, according to one expert.
Asset Allocation
How Well Is VC Doing This Year? Very, Very Well
With large valuations for its companies, venture firms are raising a record amount in 2021.
Pensions
State Pensions Reach Highest Funded Level in 13 Years
US public employee pension plans are projected to be more than 80% funded on average.
Research
Montana Pensions Face Risk of Fiscal Distress in Recession
Funded levels could tumble if pensions don’t meet 7.6% investment return target, Pew says.
Research
State Pension Funds Adjust to ‘New Normal’ of Lower Returns
Some states employ clever tactics to compensate for reduced return on assets.
Many Pensions Still Struggling After the Great Recession
New Pew study finds many institutional investors are reporting declining funded ratios since 2009.
Research
Pew: Hawaii’s State Pension Ready to Withstand Recession
Increased contributions and stress tests are key to Hawaii’s financial health.
As G20 Summit Starts, International Poll Shows Low Confidence Levels Among Populations
Departing Merkel has highest confidence rating, with other major leaders lagging behind badly.
US Retirement Systems ‘More Vulnerable Than Ever’
Report says New Jersey, Colorado pensions risk insolvency without intervention.
US State Pension System Deficit Hits Record High in 2016
Report suggests states assume annual returns of 6.5% for the next decade.
Research
PEW Report Determines How Detroit Can Keep Pension Promises
Report says Detroit’s contribution policies will suffice if investment returns meet assumptions.