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Managing risk is a growing priority for U.S. defined benefit (DB) pension plans. Market shifts, tax deductions and changes in accounting procedures — combined with rising Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums — are driving DB plans to assess how soon they want to terminate and the best way to do it. Having effective risk management solutions can help plans respond and take advantage of such developments.

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