It’s Important to Understand PRT Balance Sheet Hits
Looking at the hits company balance sheets take from a pension risk transfer (PRT) to terminate a defined benefit (DB) plan, may cause plan sponsors to change course.
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Asset Managers Should Help DB Plans Take Holistic View of Risk
In a report, Cerulli Associates makes suggestions for actions defined benefit (DB) plan asset managers can take to help plan sponsor clients manage market volatility.
2018 Beyond(k): HSAs, Pension Risk Transfer, Student Loan Debt Relief
A look at some of the products and services retirement plan sponsors are requesting outside of 401(k) plans.
Helping DB Plan Clients Prepare for a Plan Termination
Consultants with Findley discussed a game plan for having data, financials and a communications strategy ready before embarking on a DB plan termination.
Smaller DB Plans Rely More Heavily on Third Parties
There may be more upfront effort with smaller clients, but once they are on board, they take less time, according to Cerulli.
Tax Law Prompts DB Plans to Boost Funding
They have until mid-September to deduct pension plan contributions at the rate of 35%; after that, the lower 21% rate kicks in.
Most Retirees Only Withdrawing Required Minimum Distribution
A mere 21% feel confident about drawing down their retirement plan assets, Ameriprise Financial found in a survey.
Court OKs Northern Trust DB Plan Change
A federal appellate court affirmed a lower court decision that a change to Northern Trust's DB plan benefit formula does not violate ERISA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).