NEPC Perspectives on the Current Defined Benefit Environment

Christopher A. Levell, ASA, CFA, CAIA, Partner and Richard T. Chari, Senior Consultant hosted a webinar on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, to discuss several defined benefit topics and share our forward-looking views.

Some topics that were raised include:

• Impact of negative rates on pension plans
• Liability hedging in a low rate environment
• Views on Credit vs. Treasuries
• Re-risking vs. De-risking Glide Paths
• Capitol Hill’s initiatives to alleviate pressure on pension plans
• Return seeking opportunities
• Pension Risk Transfer