Asset liability management
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A diverse approach
Pension guarantee funds in the UK and the US have focused on a stochastic approach to modelling and managing risk, but others are taking a different approach. Aaron Woolner reports
A cracked barrel?
Debate over the suitability of West Texas Intermediate as a benchmark crude resurfaces regularly, but recent price activity in the US oil contract – which influences the entire energy complex – is causing consternation. David Watkins reports
Testing the covenant
The approach to liability valuation and funding is critical for defined benefit pension funds. Life & Pensions brings together leading trustees to share their experiences. Nicholas Dunbar reports
Deferred judgement
With schemes under pressure from private equity takeovers and longevity increases, deferred pension liabilities have become a valuation battleground. Blake Evans-Pritchard reports
No discount for public sector pensions
A change by the UK government in the discount rate used to calculate the size of pension liabilities has increased the liabilities of the two largest public sector pension schemes - the health service and civil service pension schemes - by a combined...
In for the duration
Liability-driven investment has long been a buzzword among European corporate pension funds and their dealers. Now, the concept is starting to catch on in the US. Jayne Jung talks to some early adopters
A liability defined
As pension funds focus more on liabilities, pension indexes are emerging to help them meet their obligations. But just how useful are they? John Ferry reports
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