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Four Key Strategies for Managing Pension Risk

Risk Management

Four Key Strategies for Managing Pension Risk

While overseeing pension plans is increasingly complex and there's no silver bullet solution, employing these four strategies can do much to reduce risk.

By David McCann | May 22, 2019

FASB Seeks Rescue of Stranded Taxes

FASB Seeks Rescue of Stranded Taxes

Under a Financial Accounting Standards Board proposal, companies could reflect the effects of the new 21% rate on their balance sheets.

By David Katz | January 24, 2018

Taking Your Lump Sums Early

CFO Research Blog

Taking Your Lump Sums Early

It may be a good time to take another look at lump-sum distributions to reduce DB plan risk.

By David W. Owens | September 18, 2015

Reaping the Rewards of Lower Risk in DB Plans

CFO Research Blog

Reaping the Rewards of Lower Risk in DB Plans

When it comes to taking financial risk out of pension plans, getting agreement turns out not to be as hard as you might think.

By David W. Owens | September 1, 2015

Pension Windfall May Surprise Some CFOs

Risk Management

Pension Windfall May Surprise Some CFOs

The method for calculating minimum annual contributions has changed in plan sponsors’ favor.

By David McCann | January 30, 2013

When Pensions Change Hands

Human Capital & Careers

When Pensions Change Hands

Integrating 401(k) plans after a merger can raise tricky fiduciary issues.

By Robert Stowe England | August 1, 1999