Improved Second Quarter Index Results Decreasing global discount rates during Q1 2021 drove negative pension index results for all regions, except Canada, the Eurozone and Switzerland. Strong asset performance during Q2 in these regions helped to increase the overall pension index. Performance for the last 12 months has been positive with all regions showing continued improvement, with the exception of Brazil notably falling due to continued decreases in discount rate environment and overall stable asset performance.

While it is always the case that Global Pension Finance Watch captures results at the end of each quarter, we particularly want to highlight the point in time view of this publication in light of the volatility. Willis Towers Watson supports the daily monitoring of pension funded status and other key pension financial metrics for those organizations wishing to inform key business decisions.