In a defined contribution plan the employer bears the risk that the ultimate pension payments will be large enough to sustain a comfortable retirement.

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In a defined contribution plan, the risk is borne by the employee as the ultimate pension payments depend on the investment performance of their individual account. The employer's financial obligation is limited to contributing to the employee's account, and they have no responsibility for the pension payments beyond that.

In a Defined Contribution Plan the Employer Bears the Risk