The Retirement Savings Challenge » Retirement Reform

Challenge and Innovation

paul_ahearn@putnam.com — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:41:01 +0000

While the defined contribution system continues to evolve, this year marks a notable inflection point: The oldest baby boomers are turning 65 at the rate of about 7,000 a day, and now have to convert their savings into reliable sources … Continue reading »

Retirement reform: A wish list for 2011

jayme_lacour@putnam.com — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:12:59 +0000

The incoming Congress will have new opportunities to forge a path of sustainable growth for America, and comprehensive retirement reform should be the foundation of that effort. The importance of a strong retirement system cannot be overstated. Retirement savings account … Continue reading »

Global crisis, recovery, and the challenge of solvency

paul_ahearn@putnam.com — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:51:17 +0000

There are lessons to be learned from the sovereign debt issues that grew worse in recent weeks in Greece and other EU countries. First, the investment environment is global and we all need to adapt. And second, the United States … Continue reading »

Americans want Social Security reform

paul_ahearn@putnam.com — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:07:55 +0000

Speaking on April 14 at the Detroit Economic Club, Putnam CEO Robert L. Reynolds called for President Obama to create a bipartisan commission to come up with a plan to make Social Security solvent. Reynolds cited a recent Putnam survey … Continue reading »

SEC eyes target-date funds

paul_ahearn@putnam.com — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:31:55 +0000

Target-date retirement funds are on the agenda this year on Capitol Hill as federal lawmakers and regulators promise to review how the funds are structured and sold. Designed to be a one-stop solution for investors, target-date retirement funds use a … Continue reading »

Putnam’s Robert L. Reynolds urges action in 2010 to strengthen all of America’s retirement savings systems

paul_ahearn@putnam.com — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:09:06 +0000

Addresses Social Security solvency, universal coverage in workplace savings Speaking at the National Institute on Retirement Security in Washington, D.C., on February 2, 2010, Robert L. Reynolds, President and Chief Executive Officer of Putnam Investments, urged Congress and the Obama … Continue reading »

Taking the Next Step in Lifetime Income Planning

paul_ahearn@putnam.com — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:13:00 +0000

Putnam CEO Robert Reynolds recently outlined his vision for transforming the retirement savings industry to better help investors create stable streams of income in retirement. One potential key to strengthening the system? Combining traditional mutual funds, absolute return strategies, and … Continue reading »

2010: The Year of Retirement Reform

paul_ahearn@putnam.com — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:32:22 +0000

Robert L. Reynolds talked to CNBC about a Putnam-sponsored survey on investors' attitudes toward retirement investing and his views on the future of retirement saving in America. The views and opinions expressed are those of Robert Reynolds, President and CEO of Putnam Investments, are subject to change and are not meant as investment advice. Mr. Reynolds is affiliated with Putnam Retail Management. Continue reading »

Solving America’s Lifetime Income Challenge

jayme_lacour@putnam.com — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:53:16 +0000

Millions of Americans are facing a huge problem: how to create sufficient income in retirement. Putnam CEO Robert L. Reynolds presented a solution at the National Investment Company Service Association’s October conference. Review his presentation to see how Putnam is … Continue reading »