Special Report N°14 - Pension funding in the United States

Special Report N°14 - Pension funding in the United States

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A deep dive into the silent shift in pension funding.

• Why US pension funds are investing heavily in private equity to meet their long-term commitments.

• The value creation mechanisms that make unlisted companies a pillar of retirement planning across the Atlantic.

• The risks, constraints, and trade-offs faced by pension funds.

• Structural differences between the American and European models, between boldness and regulatory caution.

• Areas for consideration in Europe: should private equity be integrated into the future of pensions, and if so, how?

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