Pension Plans Hit by Funding Headwinds in 2018

The video discusses Goldman Sachs Asset Management's annual corporate pension review, focusing on the minimal change in funded ratios from 2017 to 2018 due to negative asset returns. It highlights the trend of increasing fixed income allocations in corporate pensions for better liability matching, while public pensions continue to use alternatives. The video also covers de-risking strategies for corporate plans, including shifting to fixed income, reducing equity risk, and risk transfer.

What were the main factors affecting the funded ratios of corporate pension plans from 2017 to 2018?

What challenges do corporate pension plans face regarding new benefit accruals?

How did interest rates in 2018 impact corporate pension plans?

What is the expected trend in asset allocation for public sector pension plans?

What strategies are corporate plans adopting in response to market volatility?