There’s little evidence of the practice among sustainable investments, says S&P, as investors increasingly want proof an investment is doing what it claims and is not just a...
Experts discuss how to conduct climate-change analysis and whether such an inquiry is a fiduciary duty, as forces are aligning in support for greater inclusion of such analysis...
At a recent PLANSPONSOR webinar, investment experts reviewed market performances throughout 2021 so far and key rules for plan sponsors to follow with investment lineups.
They tend to sell off during downturns, but, researchers say, if they remain invested even for a few years, they can recoup their losses due to the funds’...
With PBGC dictating interest rate assumptions and permissible investments, there are steps plan sponsors should take to make the relief work as intended.
The Pension Research Council recommends that pension plan sponsors develop processes to identify, measure and manage environmental, social and governance-related downside risks.
Panelists discussed what fiduciaries should consider when rounding out their investment selections and how to determine whether the investment fees their participants are paying are reasonable.
A PSNC session explored participant demand for retirement income, the types of guaranteed solutions available and a process for evaluation and implementation.
They can reduce volatility and provide higher returns than other assets, and cash flow needs can be still be managed while using these generally illiquid investments.
The purpose of a retirement plan and the demographics of its participants will help plan sponsors decide what types of investments they need to use to take participants...
Data uncovers motivations for considering environmental, social and governance factors in investments, as well as which factors investors are more concerned about.