PBGC’s multiemployer assistance rule loosens investing restrictions
By Brian Croce Source: Pensions & Investments The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. on Wednesday unveiled a final rule for a federal assistance program that aids struggling multiemployer plans. The Special Financial Assistance Program, created by the American Rescue Plan Act that Democrats passed in March 2021, was designed to shore up struggling multiemployer pension plans through 2051. The PBGC estimates the total cost will range from $74 billion to $91 billion. Under the program, a multiemployer plan is eligible for assistance [...]