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Retirement income planning in the “new normal”
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Retirement policy, interest rates and market volatility have made retirement planning more challenging for clients and advisors alike. What are the philosophies, opportunities and challenges you need to be aware of to help your clients navigate decumulation in today’s environment?
In this episode, we’re joined by Jamie Hopkins, Director of Retirement Research at Carson Coaching and co-creator of the Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) designation. Jamie discusses the opportunities and challenges associated with creating retirement income in this new environment, including how to help shift the mindset of individuals to adapt to these changes.The IRS recently announced that it will allow plan sponsors to pay out pensions as a lump sum to plan participants. In this video BMO Global Asset Management discusses what considerations should be made by plan sponsors and plan participants before choosing lump sum as an option.
Market Outlooks
Still Constructive Toward Asia Ex-Japan
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We expect a China upturn in 2021, supporting Asian economies. Valuations are reasonable, though recovery from the coronavirus may be a gradual process.
Fixed Income Insights
Improving Credit Quality Boosts High Yield Bonds
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The high yield bond sector represents attractive value because of its improving credit quality and inexpensive valuations.
Market Outlooks
Better Virus Control May Help Europe to Outperform the U.S.
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Europe's tougher measures in response to the coronavirus could help its economy outperform the U.S.'s in the short term.
Investing Ideas
Finding U.S. Companies That Can Emerge Strong From the Crisis
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U.S. equities have rebounded sharply from the lows reached in March, while, at the same time, the economy has declined meaningfully.
Market Outlooks
Trends in Advisor Behavior During Market Volatility - Week of August 3, 2020
For the second straight month, there has been no meaningful change to cash allocations, which has remained largely unchanged since early June.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury refunding plans boost yields
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U.S. Treasury yields moved higher last week, led by longer maturities.