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Allianz Debuts New Glidepath Analyzer

Allianz Global Investors, an asset management company of Allianz SE, recently announced the development of a Glidepath Optimizer, which translates specific plan demographic information into an optimized glidepath in real time.

The tool analyzes the average employee population that will most likely be investing in the plan — the employees’ characteristics, risk tolerances and investment patterns — to generate goals for the plan and narrow the investment options available.

According to a press release, the Glidepath Optimizer:


  • helps clients evaluate glidepaths suitable for their plans based on actual plan demographics;

  • plans goals and risk tolerance;

  • demonstrates the impact of risk tolerance and different savings rates on the glidepath;
    compares current risk tolerance and optimized glidepaths;

  • prepares insight on forecasted results, reliability and risk of each glidepath; and

  • evaluates solutions that align with the chosen glidepath.


Glenn Dial, Allianz’ Head of Retirement Strategy, said: “The retirement landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years. There’s been a proliferation of new products with varying allocations and objectives. The Glidepath Optimizer recognizes there’s no “one-size-fits-all” glidepath and suitability truly does trump scorecard ratings. It helps fiduciaries set the right goals for plans, narrow the universe of investments and give participants a better shot at retiring with dignity.”

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