Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter. This issue explores the subjects shaping the corporate defined benefit landscape, including recent economic developments, trends, investment strategies, and regulatory updates. Read on for timely insights to help you make better decisions.
How Corporate Pensions Can Manage Today’s Economic Uncertainty
Today's markets could exacerbate volatility in plans' funded status. See how corporate DB plans can navigate this shifting landscape.
To Strengthen the Pension System, Reform PBGC Premiums
Commonsense premium reforms could help the PBGC pursue its core mission to encourage the continuation of corporate DB plans.
De-risking Actions to Take Now: Refine Your LDI Allocation
Amid uncertainty over interest rates and equity returns, corporate DB plans can reduce risk by creating LDI portfolios that more precisely match their liability profile.
Creating a Custom LDI Benchmark Through Cash Flow Analysis
See how a custom LDI benchmark reduced a corporate plan’s funded ratio volatility by nearly 40%.
Enhancing Your LDI Solution: The Advantages of Precision, and a Liquid, Low-Cost Portfolio
Explore how SSGA helped a corporate plan grow its funded status to over 110% and maintain that level through equity volatility, Fed tightening, and yield curve changes.
SAFI Update and Review: Strategy Generates 100+125 bps of Alpha in It's First Year
State Street's systematic active fixed income (SAFI) strategies delivered strong results in 2024. Learn how managing factor exposures and positioning to create factor exposure and skill in trading and execution contribute to the success of systematic fixed income strategies.
Learn more about State Street Global Advisors’ insights, solutions, and investment strategies for Corporate Defined Benefit Plans.