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Boiling Point
The corporate governance wars are heating up, and on
more than one front. Last month, responses were still pouring
into the Securities and Exchange Commission over its proposed
new rules for how shareholder proposals are
submitted.
Editorial
Editorial
Boiling Point
The corporate governance wars are heating up, and on more than one...
Encore
Encore
Paula Godfrey
Retired personnel administrator, City of Seal Beach, California, 75
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Grab-bags and claw-backs
Reader letters
Table of Contents |February 1998
For The PBGC, a Judgement and an Audit
A court ruling defines when the agency is-and is not-bound by fiduciary duties. Meanwhile, an audit begins of delays in benefits notifications
Table of Contents |February 1998
“Dipping” into Social Security
Do public-sector workers get a better deal? A new bill rekindles the debate
Table of Contents |February 1998
For The PBGC, A Judgment and an Audit
A shock for one of Europe's biggest funds
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Sundeep Anand, Treasurer, the Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution's none-too-modest mandate is to stimulate "the increase and diffusion of knowledge." This was the mission set forth in 1826 by founder and benefactor James Smithson,...
Table of Contents |February 1998
Big Blue’s Pension Makeover
IBM's pension team has restructured $79 billion in global assets to cut costs, improve returns, and make IBM pension plans in 45 countries work more closely together. Here's...
Table of Contents |February 1998
“Rationalizing” the Plan Participant
Understanding behavioral concepts can help plan sponsors improve the design of their defined contribution plans and participants' ability to make the best use of them, experts say.
Table of Contents |February 1998
Combat Zone
One of these days, Vietnam could still be an Asian investment star. But a closer look at this evolving economy points up the pitfalls of emerging markets for...
Table of Contents |February 1998
“Equitization” and Its Agonies
Stock ownership in Vietnam is not easy. Buying shares in so-called "equitized" companies is next to impossible, joint ventures are wobbling, and local entrenreneurs are hard to find
Table of Contents |February 1998
Hot Hand, Cool Reception
Direct IPO investing is producing heady returns for some plans. Will more jump in?
Table of Contents |February 1998
Best Practices When Evaluating IPOs
Beware of mediocre offerings in "hot" industries or frothy markets.
Table of Contents |February 1998
New Investment Opportunities in Real Estate
The real estate market has undoubtedly entered a flush period. Private investors, real estate investment trusts, and limited partnerships are all scanning the landscape in search of buying...
Table of Contents |February 1998
Building a Better Nest Egg
How "DROPs" can help employers with defined benefit plans to keep key employees
Table of Contents |February 1998
Pay-to-Play
Scrutiny of unethical practices at public funds is intensifying. But will self-policing efforts succeed?
Table of Contents |February 1998
The SEC’s Proxy Fight
Suggestions for streamlining the shareholder proposal process ignite fury from activists
Table of Contents |February 1998
Hedge Fund Managers In The 401(k) Market
Hedge fund managers would love a piece of the 401(k) market. Some plans are finding a place for them
Table of Contents |February 1998
Downsizing’s Aftershock
How Ceridian lost a court battle over the size of lump-sum early retirement benefits
Table of Contents |February 1998
Multiemployer Pension Plans
Why preserve multiemployer plans? Workers get pensions organized for today's and tomorrow's needs