Asset/liability modeling
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Asset/liability modelling is the process used to manage the business and financial objectives of a financial institution or an individual through an assessment of the portfolio assets and liabilities in an integrated manner.[1] The process is characterized by an on-going review, modification and revision of asset and liability management strategies so that sensitivity to interest rate changes are confined within acceptable tolerance levels.[1] There are different models used and some use different elements, according to specific needs and contexts. For instance, an individual or an organization may keep parts of the ALM process and outsource the modelling function or adapt the model according to the requirements and capabilities of relevant institutions such as banks, which often have their in-house modelling process.[2] For pensioners, asset/liability modelling is all about determining the best allocation for specific situations. There is a vast array of models available today for practical asset and liability modelling and these have been the subject of several research and studies.[3]
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Asset/liability studies
Successful asset/liability studies: Increase a plan sponsor’s understanding of the pension plan’s current situation and likely future trends
- Highlight key asset and liability risks that should be considered
- Help establish a cohesive risk management framework
- Analyse surplus return, standard deviation, funded status, contribution requirements and balance sheet impacts
- Consider customized risk measures based on the plan sponsor, plan design and time horizon
- Help design an appropriate strategic investment strategy
- Provide insight into current market dislocations and practical implications for the near term
Historically, most pension plan sponsors conducted comprehensive asset/liability studies every three to five years or after a significant change in demographics, plan design, funded status, sponsor circumstances, or funding legislation. Recent trends suggest more frequent studies, and/or a desire for regular tracking of key asset/liability risk metrics in between formal studies.
Additional challenges
In the United States, the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) has introduced stricter standards on pension plans, requiring higher funding targets and larger contributions from plan sponsors. With growing deficits and PPA funding requirements looming large, there is an unprecedented need for asset/liability modelling and overall pension risk management.
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See also
References
- ^ a b "Asset Liability Modeling". Finance Training Course. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
- ^ "Asset Liability Modeling - HBP Analytics". HBP Analytics. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
- ^ Zenios, Stavros; Ziemba, William (2007). Handbook of Asset and Liability Management: Applications and Case Studies. Amsterdam: Elsevier. pp. xi. ISBN 9780444528025.
External links
- Implementing Asset/Liability Management - A User’s Guide to ALM, LDI and Other Three-Letter Words, Society of Actuaries
- Application of a Linear Regression Model to the Proactive Investment Strategy of a Pension Fund, Society of Actuaries
- Beyond Rebalancing: Rethinking long-term asset allocation, J.P. Morgan [PAGE NOT FOUND]
- MetLife U.S. Pension Behavior IndexSM, MetLife