Pension systems around the world must become more resilient, says pension expert
Canadian and foreign equities move backwards; bonds provide support
Employers may be pressing pension regulators for further funding relief
A typical balanced portfolio would have returned 1.1% during 2011 and 3.4% in the last quarter of 2011
Low interest rates and plunging stock markets weigh heavily on defined benefit plans
Changes will reduce size of claims, ensure there are sufficient funds to cover them
A rise in the value of fixed income assets was offset by a drop in equity investments
Innovation protects pension plans from unexpected increases in members’ life expectancy
Even with PRPPs, one-third of boomers may not have enough income for retirement
Risk-based strategy aims to provide pension benefits similar to government DB plans