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The Seattle Symphony becomes the first orchestra to adopt the Milliman Sustainable Income Plan™ (SIP) on behalf of its musicians.

Rebecca Sielman says an important component in calculating funding for nearly all public retirement systems is smoothing out gains and losses over a four- to five-year period.

Becky Sielman says that U.S. public pension funds are moving in the right direction.

Adam Schenck discusses the rise in popularity of exchange-traded funds and talks about growth in the industry over the next five years.

Joseph Becker says some strategies to mitigate risk for exchange-traded funds can mimic those of managed risk mutual funds, but could be cheaper.

Milliman Financial Risk Management will join client Transamerica in ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 30.

Russell Ward says retirees should be careful with products that provide guarantees.

Milliman says that defined benefit pension plans typically use return assumptions of 4.25% at the moment.

Zorast Wadia says that for some of the 100 largest pension plans, there has been a conscious effort to move more into the fixed income area.

Tamara Burden explains why the underfunding of public pensions is difficult to fix (subscription required).

Assets of corporate pension plans lost $75.8 billion in market value last year, according to Milliman.

Adam Schenck discusses how volatility relates to risk management strategy.

Al Schmitz discusses how the rate hike could affect long-term care policy premiums.

Milliman’s Sydney office provides guidance and support in the development of New Zealand’s first variable annuity with guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits.

Tamara Burden discusses the importance of recognizing risk in public pension funds.

Pension liabilities grew 1% in the third quarter as returns fell 2.5%, according to Milliman.

Wade Matterson talks about how the Australian financial services industry builds hype, but should focus on research.

Wade Matterson discusses superannuation, the aging population, technology changes and more.

Wade Matterson discusses funds that feature a risk management overlay.

Zorast Wadia notes how plan sponsors reducing the percentage of plan assets in equities has made a difference with current equity market volatility.