defined-benefit pension plans

Pension Risk Transfer: Plan Terminations, Buyouts, Lift-Outs, and Buy-Ins
Retirement Plans

Pension Risk Transfer: Plan Terminations, Buyouts, Lift-Outs, and Buy-Ins

Which is the best way for a company to transfer pension risk, and how does a CFO know which route to take?
By Vincent Ryan | June 17, 2020
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Pension Plans’ Struggles Continue Despite Big Investment Gains
Retirement Plans

Pension Plans’ Struggles Continue Despite Big Investment Gains

While 2019 was a banner year for returns, low interest rates prevented plan sponsors from meaningfully improving their funded states.
By David McCann | January 7, 2020
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For Many CFOs, Pension Plans Are Millstones Around the Neck
Risk Management

For Many CFOs, Pension Plans Are Millstones Around the Neck

The massive, high-risk debt weighing down so many defined benefit plans promises to accelerate the pace of pension-risk transfer undertakings.
By David McCann | December 13, 2019
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Why Terminating a Pension Plan May Be Unaffordable
Retirement Plans

Why Terminating a Pension Plan May Be Unaffordable

Not only is it expensive to buy annuities to fund existing retiree benefits, but financial statement issues also may stymie plan terminations.
By David McCann | May 29, 2019
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Tax Law Drives Pension De-Risking Opportunity
Workplace Issues

Tax Law Drives Pension De-Risking Opportunity

The lower corporate tax rate is leading CFOs to finally address the problems of underfunding, rising costs, and mounting liabilities.
By | June 25, 2018
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