

Considerations and next steps for plan sponsors thinking of de-risking a defined benefit plan

Good governance by a plan sponsor involves not only knowing where a pension stands today, but also where it may be going.

The results of a stochastic forecast can lead to a significant increase in understanding of the risk and volatility facing a plan compared to other models.

For plan sponsors that have resolved to terminate their plans, they typically turn their attention to two important factors: financial and operational readiness.

As markets and regulations shift, corporate defined benefit pension plan funding can fluctuate from year to year. Monitor these changes with our monthly and annual research.