P&I 1,000 largest retirement plans

Among the 200 largest retirement plans, DC assets rose 17.6% to $3.31 trillion on the backs of roaring markets and participant inertia.

Inflation hammered fixed income in 2021, with looming future interest rates creating yet another headwind for asset owners.

Private credit has been on a tear with the largest 200 U.S. pension plans, and that's showing few signs of stopping anytime soon.

The 1,000 largest U.S. retirement funds saw asset growth of 16.9% in the year ended Sept. 30 thanks to strong markets and contributions.

Pensions & Investments gathered information for this report, published annually since 1974, in three steps.

Employers say financial wellness is an important benefit, but the concept can mean different things to different sponsors and employees.

More U.S. pension funds are creating programs and initiatives to increase their exposure to diverse money managers.

Private equity and venture capital assets among the top 200 funds were supersized by returns and deal pace.