Defined Benefit (DB) Plan Solutions

Collaborating on DB plans to tackle funding and volatility issues, pension risk transfer strategies, and more.

Your commitments, as our own.

Millions of people around the globe depend on DB pension plans to ensure a dignified retirement.

As a fiduciary, you are responsible for fulfilling your obligations, no matter what lies ahead. This is a weighty responsibility and may pose substantial challenges in these uncertain times. We can help.

Who we support

Corporate, public, non-profit, and union DB pension plans of all sizes and levels of maturity.

By the numbers

73

U.S. DB partnerships

$42.1 B

U.S. DB assets under management

17 years

Average DB client tenure

$478 B

Global assets under management

90 years

In business

Defined Benefits AUM as of 12/31/2024

Global AUM As of 3/31/2025

Currency in CAD.

How we support DB plans

A uniquely flexible approach, for wherever you are on your investment journey.

Investment outsourcing

Asset management and strategic guidance tailored to a level of discretion that suits you, so you can focus on what matters most.

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Implementation solutions

A suite of solutions to help your in-house team gain greater portfolio control, limit costs, reduce risk, and enhance returns.

Customized portfolio solutions

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Liability-Driven Investing (LDI)

Liability-driven investing (LDI) focuses investment policy and asset allocation decisions on matching the pension plan's current and future liabilities, shifting the focus from simply beating benchmarks toward improving and stabilizing the plan's funded status.

Learn about our approach to LDI
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