Insurance Companies Show a ‘Risk On’ Approach to Investing
Companies surveyed by GSAM are looking to invest in private equity and illiquid asset classes; DB plans might be interested in insurance companies’ views since they face some...
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The Benefits of Stable Value Funds for Plan Participants
Stable value is touted as helping near-retirees manage sequence risk, should they have the misfortune of retiring into a downturn, but these investments offer advantages for participants of...
What DB Plans Can Learn From Endowment Investing
Alternative investments and private assets might help defined benefit plans diversify and generate more returns.
Managed Accounts Are Particularly Beneficial for Near-Retirees
With costs coming down and digital and robo-advice technology getting participants to share more personalized information, sources say managed accounts are poised to be adopted by more plan...
What to Know Before Adding an SDBA to Your Plan
Self-directed brokerage accounts offer a multitude of options to the hands-on investor, but there are pros and cons of allowing retirement plan participants to use them.
In the Future, the Bias Will Likely Be for Annuities
For now, sources say there needs to be more education and a change of thought to help 401(k) plan sponsors and participants accept the income-generation value of annuities.
Asset Managers: Financial Factors Are Important Part of ESG Investment Selection
Investments should rank well on both financial and ESG metrics, and plan sponsors should know how their asset managers approach ESG investments.
Why a Handful of Sponsors Offer More Than One TDF Family
Participant demographics may play a part, but some plan sponsors might be lured by recordkeeper fee offerings.
Rebalancing Can Be an Important Tool for DB Plans During Volatile Market
J.P. Morgan’s proprietary analysis of the 100 largest corporate pensions reveals several lessons defined benefit plan sponsors can learn from last year.
New Trends in Investing Pushing Greater OCIO Use
The push to create value-aligned portfolios, add annuities to retirement plans, and free up time to focus on other things are reasons for an increased use of outsourced...
Annuities Aren’t the Only Option for Generating Retirement Income
Annuity adoption lags, but there are other ways to help retirement plan participants prepare for income in retirement.
DC Plan Sponsors Should Get Comfortable With Market Volatility
There will always be unpredictable times, and just as participants are told to take a long-term view, so should plan sponsors when selecting and monitoring investments.
OCIOs Can Improve Pension Plan Funding
Plan sponsors that are considering hiring an outsourced chief investment officer should examine its track record and operational qualifications.
Plan Sponsor Roundtable: Retirement Income Is the Outcome
Plan provisions and advice tools can help participants turn their savings into reliable retirement income.
Plan Sponsor Roundtable: DC Plan Investment Menus
Plan sponsors discussed the investment options they chose for their plans and how they determined which were best.
Benchmarking Custom TDFs Is Not an Exact Science
However, there are methods to create a benchmark, and consultants and investment managers should be able to help.
Evaluating ‘To’ vs. ‘Through’ Glide Paths
The goal for account balances and participants’ distribution behavior at retirement can help plan sponsors determine which glide path is right.
A Review of QDIA Regulations
Introduced as part of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, plan sponsors must follow certain rules to get the fiduciary protection that comes from offering qualified default investment...
Real Estate Investments Can Make a Difference in Retirement Savings Accumulation
J.P. Morgan Asset Management says participants with a 10% exposure to real estate can expect a 10% greater ending balance at retirement.
Understanding TDF Glide Paths
Glide paths aren’t just a change in equity and fixed income allocations, there are changes to investment types, too.