A New Landscape: Taking Advantage of the Evolving De-Risking Market

Abstract

The de-risking landscape is evolving. Legislative reforms and a strong performance in equity markets combined with reductions in liabilities, increased PBGC premiums, and tax reforms have all altered the market. These developments are increasing de-risking opportunities and curtailing existing obstacles. Pension plans should therefore revisit their de-risking strategies and adapt their plans to ensure that they are taking full advantage of the current incentives. But how favorable is this evolving market? And how can pension plans take advantage of it? Matthew Seymour, CEO of RiskFirst, discusses the changing de-risking market and how pension plans can leverage the developments to employ the best de-risking strategy.