(b) actuarial risk (that benefits will cost more than expected) and investment risk fall, in
substance, on the entity. If actuarial or investment experience are worse than expected,
the entity’s obligation may be increased.
31 Paragraphs 32–49 explain the distinction between defined contribution plans and defined
benefit plans in the context of multi-employer plans, defined benefit plans that share risks
between entities under common control, state plans and insured benefits.