Liability Hedging and PPA Funding Elections
It is important to assess the potential risks associated with changing current PPA funding elections in response to interest rates.
Defined benefit plans
Explore Mercer’s latest thought leadership and insights on Defined benefit plans.
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Pension Risk Transfer versus Cash Flow Matching
There are numerous factors plan sponsors should consider before deciding to utilize cash flow matching in lieu of pension risk transfer. -
Retirement in balance
Explore approaches within DB and DC plans to provide guaranteed income while considering plan sponsor costs, participant outcomes, and risk management. -
Fed’s half-point rate cut: The impact on DB plan discount rates
The impact on shorter-term yields is clear, but less so for longer-term yields, such as pension discount rates. -
2025 CFO Survey Results: Pension oversight, investments, & governance
We explore how DB plan sponsors are reshaping governance structures and evolving fiduciary practices to meet today’s demands. -
Alternative investments
Revisiting 417(e) stability and lookback periods
We explore stability and lookback periods for lump sum provisions in DB plans. -
Alternative investments
Chasing liability growth rates
Explore how rising interest rates can impact DB pension plan liability growth rates and what to consider when navigating the current environment
