Happy Friday, PLANADVISER readers. We all know that defined contribution plans represent the future of the U.S. retirement system—especially for the outlook of Millennials and Gen X. But it should also be noted that defined benefit pensions still represent a significant portion of the total assets saved today for retirement. Below you’ll find tips and strategies for servicing the still-sizable DB market with your DC skills.
PLANSPONSOR magazine is conducting this survey to provide retirement plans and their advisers a sense of the employer-sponsored retirement plan TPA market. Follow the link to participate and for more information.
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While some companies still need to improve just to reach the minimum funded level required by law, others are working towards higher funded ratios for their pension plans. Advisers can help in both cases.
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The latest U.S. Group Annuity Risk Transfer Survey from LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute shows group pension buy-out sales reached $1.084 billion in the first quarter of 2016. Buyouts are a complex maneuver during which advice can be invaluable.
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A recent survey demonstrates that pension risk management remains top of mind for many plan sponsors, and that a significant percentage of them are actively researching their de-risking options.
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Borrowing to fund pension deficits provides plan sponsors with a way to replace variable and potentially volatile debt obligation with a known, certain amount of debt at a fixed funding cost.
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Pension plan sponsors want and need help assessing whether they are in the right vehicle structures or funds offering the right liquidity terms.
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