Defined Benefits

The increase in interest rates seen in 2022 has improved pension funded status and provided attractive yields for sponsors wanting to de-risk by increasing their allocation to fixed income, according to a new report.

Still, plan sponsors should be wary of being "lulled into a false sense of security" as potential challenges remain in the year ahead, according to a new report.

Do employees know all their benefits? Here are eight ways employers can help them save money by taking advantage of existing benefits and programs.

For 2023, 52% of plan sponsors say providing financial wellness tools will be a top priority, since nonprofits are placing a greater emphasis on financial education, says a new report.

This largest-ever rescue covers 350,000 workers and retirees of the Central States Pension Fund, one of the largest multi-employer pension plans in the nation that was projected to become insolvent in 2026 prior to the pandemic.

It's no easy task in a turbulent economy for plan sponsors to look ahead, with a new Congress taking power in January and not knowing if the current Congress will enact SECURE Act 2.0 in the post-election session next week.

Defined benefit retirement plans have successfully implemented real estate investments for almost 50 years and there is increase interest and adoption in DC plans, according to a J.P. Morgan study.

In some cases, plan sponsors are being told that their termination basis funding levels are significantly lower than they actually are, which could be a result of misinformation tied to outdated glide paths or lump sum pension payouts.