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Optimal asset allocation for aggregated defined benefit pension funds with stochastic interest rates
In this paper we study the optimal management of an aggregated pension fund of defined
benefit type, in the presence of a stochastic interest rate. We suppose that the sponsor can invest
in a savings account, in a risky stock and in a bond, with the aim of minimizing deviations of
the unfunded actuarial liability from zero along a finite time horizon. We solve the problem by
means of optimal stochastic control techniques and analyze the influence on the optimal
solution of some of the parameters involved in the model
Optimal management and inflation protection for defined contribution pension plans
Due to the increasing risk of inflation and diminishing pension benefits, insurance companies have started selling in°ation-linked products. Selling such products the insurance company takes over some or all of the inflation risk from their customers. On the other side financial derivatives which are linked to inflation such as inflation linked bonds are traded on financial markets and appear to be of increasing popularity. The insurance company can use these products to hedge its own inflation risk. In this article we study how to optimally manage a pension fund taking positions in a money market account, a stock and an inflation linked bond, while financing investments through a continuous stochastic income stream such as the plan member's contributions. We use the martingale method in order to compute an analytic expression for the optimal strategy and express it in terms of observable market variables.Pension mathematics; in°ation; long-term investment; stochastic optimal control; martingale method
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A market-consistent framework for the fair evaluation of insurance contracts under Solvency II
The entry into force of the Solvency II regulatory regime is pushing insurance companies in engaging into market consistence evaluation of their balance sheet, mainly with reference to financial options and guarantees embedded in life with-profit funds. The robustness of these valuations is crucial for insurance companies in order to produce sound estimates and good risk management strategies, in particular, for liability-driven products such as with-profit saving and pension funds. This paper introduces a Monte Carlo simulation approach for evaluation of insurance assets and liabilities, which is more suitable for risk management of liability-driven products than common approaches generally adopted by insurance companies, in particular, with respect to the assessment of valuation risk
Optimal asset allocation for aggregated defined benefit pension funds with stochastic interest rates
In this paper we study the optimal management of an aggregated pension fund of defined benefit type, in the presence of a stochastic interest rate. We suppose that the sponsor can invest in a savings account, in a risky stock and in a bond, with the aim of minimizing deviations of the unfunded actuarial liability from zero along a finite time horizon. We solve the problem by means of optimal stochastic control techniques and analyze the influence on the optimal solution of some of the parameters involved in the model.Pension funds, Stochastic control, Optimal portfolio, Stochastic interest rate, 91B28, 93E20, 62P05, 60H10, 60J60, E13, B81
An ALM Model for Pension Funds using Integrated Chance Constraints
We discuss integrated chance constraints in their role of short-term risk constraints in a strategic ALM model for Dutch pension funds. The problem is set up as a multistage recourse model, with special attention for modeling the guidelines proposed by the regulating authority for Dutch pension funds. The paper concludes with a numerical illustration of the importance of such short-term risk constraints.
Optimal asset allocation for aggregated defined benefit pension funds with stochastic interest rates.
In this paper we study the optimal management of an aggregated pension fund of defined benefit type, in the presence of a stochastic interest rate. We suppose that the sponsor can invest in a savings account, in a risky stock and in a bond with the aim of minimizing deviations of the unfunded actuarial liability from zero along a finite time horizon. We solve the problem by means of optimal stochastic control techniques and analyze the influence on the optimal solution of some of the parameters involved in the model.Pension funds; Stochastic control; Optimal portfolio; Stochastic interest rate;
An asset and liability management (ALM) model using integrated chance constraints
This paper discusses and develops a Two Stage Integrated Chance Constraints Programming for the Employees Provident Fund Malaysia. The main aim is to manage, that is, balance assets and liabilities. Integrated Chance Constraints not only limit the event of underfunding but also the amount of underfunding. This paper includes the numerical illustration
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