Goldman's Moran on Corporate Pension De-Risking Strategies

The video discusses the current state of corporate pension plans, highlighting the rise in funded levels due to higher interest rates, strong equity performance, and voluntary contributions. It explains de-risking strategies like reducing equity exposure and increasing long-duration fixed income to better align assets with liabilities. The video also contrasts corporate plans with public plans, noting regulatory differences and the impact of ERISA and PBGC on corporate de-risking actions.

What factors have contributed to the rise in funded levels of corporate DB plans?

How do higher interest rates affect pension obligations and funded levels?

What are some derisking strategies that corporate plans might consider?

In what ways do corporate plans differ from public plans regarding funded status and liabilities?

What regulatory factors influence corporate plans but not public plans?