Local approaches to pension risk
The Global Pension Risk Survey is Aon’s biennial survey of pension plan sponsors, trustees/fiduciaries and other pensions professionals. It has been running for a decade.
The 2019 survey was carried out in eight countries/regions. It explores the thoughts and risk management philosophy of those involved in decision-making on DB pensions, as well as the ways they plan to manage their DB assets and liabilities over the coming year.
Key areas of current focus for employers
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United Kingdom
Implications from Brexit
Redefinition (lower) of RPI inflation
Wide ranging Pensions Bill
GMP equalisation corrections
Increasing Regulator involvement
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Ireland
Pension Reform 2023
Pending IORP II implementation
Many triggers for consolidation
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Germany
Increasing pre-funding of DB plans
DC without guarantees
CMI-linked mortality tables
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Netherlands
Agreement reached on pension reforms
Reductions to accrued pensions
2/3rds approval for cross-border plans
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Switzerland
Generational equality/fairness
Reducing annuity conversion rates
Pure DC for high-earners
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Multinationals
De-risking DB plans
Member options, including lump sums
Settlement with insurers
Responding to low interest rates
Alternative investments & liability hedging
Delegation of complex execution
More formal plan governance
Plan consolidation
Cyber risk management
Employee financial understanding & wellbeing
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Asia
Changes to mandatory funds
Increases in retirement age
Further movement from DB to DC
Increased pre-funding of DB liabilities
Reviewing vendor quality and pricing
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Multinationals
Increasing pre-funding of DB plans
DC without guarantees
CMI-linked mortality tables
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Global Pension Risk Survey 2019
The Global Pension Risk Survey is Aon’s biennial survey of pension plan sponsors, trustees/fiduciaries and other pensions professionals. It has been running for a decade. Click below to view your country's report.
The survey explores the thoughts and risk management philosophy of those involved in DB pension decision-making, and the ways they plan to manage their DB assets and liabilities over the coming year.