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Segal: Benefits of Pension De-Risking
Jason Russell and Seth Almaliah, Segal, have co-authored an article titled, "Benefits of Pension De-Risking and Why Now is the Right Time". Yes! We, at Ryan ALM, agree that there are significant benefits to de-risking a pension plan and we...
Verus: "LDI for Public Sponsors"
Dan Hougard, FSA and Associate Director, Actuarial Services at Verus has recently published an excellent thought piece on LDI for public pension plans . In this case, the LDI refers to Cash Flow Matching (CFM). We at Ryan ALM, believe...
That Step Isn't Necessary!
By: Russ Kamp, CEO, Ryan ALM, Inc I recently stumbled over a brief article that touched on LDI. I'm always interested in absorbing everything that I can on this subject. I was particularly thrilled when the author stated, "since LDI...
ARPA Update as of November 15, 2024
By: Russ Kamp, Managing Director, Ryan ALM, Inc. I can't believe that Thanksgiving is next week. It appears that the PBGC was motivated to get some things done in anticipation of that holiday, as we witnessed more activity last week...
That's Not Right!
By: Russ Kamp, Managing Director, Ryan ALM, Inc. I've recently had a series of terrific meetings with consultants, actuaries, and asset owners (mostly pension plans) about cash flow matching (CFM). I believe that most folks see the merit in using...
Hall of Famer? She Absolutely is!
By: Russ Kamp, Managing Director, Ryan ALM, Inc. Markets Group has published an interview that Christine Giordano conducted with Robin Diamonte, CIO, RTX. In addition, Markets Group will hold a ceremony inducting Robin into the Chief Investment Officer Hall of...
POB Discussions Back on the Table?
By: Russ Kamp, Managing Director, Ryan ALM, Inc. Cash Flow Matching (CFM) has enjoyed a renaissance within the pension community since US interest rates began rising in March 2022. The expanded use has not been limited to the beneficiaries of...
The Proof's in the Pudding!
By: Russ Kamp, Managing Director, Ryan ALM, Inc. Not sure why I used the title that I did, but I recently had pudding (vanilla) over the holiday weekend, so maybe that inspired me, and boy, was it good! That said,...