Rising Costs and Potential Tax Reform Driving Growth for Pension De-Risking

Abstract

Corporate plan sponsors continue to grapple with the risks and rising costs associated with managing and maintaining their pension plans. To combat these persistent pressures, plan sponsors are considering a variety of de-risking strategies. Today, a positive economic landscape and the possibility of tax reform could prompt increased market activity. By accelerating pension funding and de-risking ahead of potential tax reform, companies could generate significant economic benefits while securing their pension promises (when they have the means to do so).