Benefit plan trustees have been giving increased attention to alternative asset classes. Before investing in these classes, it is important define what alternative investments are, identify the most prevalent types and understand why investors are adding alternative classes to their portfolios. Alternative […]
On May 6, 2016, the Treasury Department announced that it—along with the Department of Labor and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation—was rejecting the application the Central States Teamsters filed for benefit reductions (a.k.a. suspensions), as submitted in September 2015. In rejecting the […]
In the 2014 Employee Benefits Survey, respondents were asked about the most appreciated benefit offerings at their organization. Behind health care benefits, respondents stated that their employees most appreciated their retirement benefit offerings. These most commonly include defined benefit, and defined contribution […]
State governments face fiscal challenges that bleed into every aspect of operation. Cost expenditures for state employees’ pension and retirement plans require evaluation and strategy. The International Foundation research team studied retirement systems of three states to understand the impact of changes […]
Three panelists offered their views during a recent International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans webcast, “Post-Election Pensions and Benefits Outlook: What to Expect.” Panelists said Justin Trudeau, prime minister-designate, and the new majority party will move forward on many campaign promises, including […]
