by Masood Sharif | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
The “State of Pensions 2023” report from Equable Institute suggests that state and municipal pension funds are likely to fall short of their investment targets this year. As a result, they are not expected to see significant improvements in their unfunded...
by Masood Sharif | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Over the past few years, the retirement industry in the US, and beyond, has witnessed a shift from defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC) plans. This trend is evident in mature retirement markets like Canada, the UK and Australia, where DC plans have become...
by Masood Sharif | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
The 2023 Global Pension Transparency Benchmark results show signs of progress in the financial industry. Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global (Norges Bank Investment Management) taking the top spot reflects a heightened focus on transparency and improved...
by Masood Sharif | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan achieved a positive rate of return of 1.5% for fiscal year 2022 (ending March 31, 2023) despite facing market volatility. The strong performance in the fourth quarter, with a 5.41% return, helped offset negative...
by Masood Sharif | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
The asset management industry is set to undergo significant consolidation in the next four years, with one in six companies expected to disappear or be acquired by larger groups according to a recent survey conducted by PwC UK. The survey, which involved 500 asset...
