No shortage of topics in 2021

Our Sept. 6 selection tackled the issue of underfunded multiemployer plans and the PBGC’s interim final rule on July 9 that restricted how plans invested Special Financial Assistance funds.

The April 5 offering addressed CalPERS’ lengthy, and still ongoing, search for a permanent CIO.

The Aug. 9 cartoon stressed the importance of engaging with DC members in a way that suits their needs, not the plan provider’s needs.

Our Aug. 23 cartoon captured how institutional investors are digging deeper and increasingly looking for quantifiable metrics around ESG and impact investing.

Our Oct. 4 selection depicted the challenges asset owners face with low interest rates and urged plan officials to consider leverage to possibly earn higher returns.

Our June 28 selection showed how record keepers are racing to gain scale and add services to secure future opportunities but also to produce better retirement outcomes.

The Dec. 13 cartoon illustrated how the pandemic has permanently changed how employees and top candidates consider their work environments.

The Feb. 22 cartoon highlighted Tesla Inc.’s. decision to forgo matching contributions to its 401(k) plan for three consecutive years.

Our June 14 offering highlighted employees’ desire for flexibility as asset management firms prepared for a return to the office.

The May 31 cartoon addressed asset managers’  growing decision to create new senior executive positions to lead their DEI efforts.