DB pension schemes evolve as paths for global retirement diverge, says BlackRock study

Edwin Conway, global head of BlackRock’s institutional client business, explains, “Pension leaders today are on the front lines of a historic and urgent transition in how societies provide for retirement. Managing this changing environment, seeking efficient and higher-yielding investment styles and tackling challenges stemming from new regulatory and governance regimes will be key for both corporate and public pension schemes. While in many areas their paths are diverging, they both play a crucial role in reshaping global retirement.”

The study (based on 300 senior executive respondents) outlines common challenges, diverging paths, finds a common emphasis on evolving governance and investment in the face of market challenges. The research highlights contrasting areas of focus. On the corporate side, de-risking, possible endgames, and cross-border coordination at multinationals top the agenda. On the non-corporate side, enhancing the ability to invest in private assets is a major focus.

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