Pensions faced market volatility caused by labour shortages, supply chain disruptions and rising consumer prices
Pension plans are on track to end the year in strong financial positions, but there are risks, finds research from Mercer
Agency unveils results of revamped pension survey for Q1
New research suggests that portfolio shifts seek to shore up funding, not to pad returns
Total-fund net return of 9.6% since inception
Equities helped drive results for the institutional investment managers
The board's net assets for the quarter ended June 30 totalled $519.6 billion
Ex-Sun Life Financial CEO begins three-year term as a director with the pension fund
Better fixed income returns led to stronger results than in the first quarter
Looming headwinds could include high equity valuations, inflation and geopolitical uncertainty