More than two-thirds of the drop in retirement plan equity holdings was in defined contribution plans, according to the Center for Retirement Research report.
87 percent of traditional DB pension plans are now cash-flow negative -- an inflection point that, when graphed, resembles an armadillo's back and poses challenges for sponsors.
Some have voiced concerns about complicated rules and regulations creating traps not only for the unwary, but for the many companies that sought assistance in good faith.