PLANSPONSOR Magazine

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The Risk Pool

A raft of strategies—hedge and short-exposure funds,
derivatives, portable alpha, and liability-driven
investing—has ratcheted down pension risk. Or has it? On the
contrary, there is evidence that many pension funds are
taking more risk. At a time when CFOs will not tolerate
earnings volatility surprises, another pension funding crisis
will prompt a flood of terminations.

War Stories |

June 2007

We all have them: those front-line experiences that are inevitable when one deals with the variety—and sensitivity—of issues associated with human beings and critical life events. Sometimes those...
Bells & Whistles |

Bells & Whistles: June 2007

Each month, Bells & Whistles highlights recent product introductions that plan sponsors may find of interest. More information on these announcements can be found on www.plansponsor.com. If you...
(k)Plans |

Staying Power

The "best" provider may be the one left standing.
The Bottom Line |

Paper Cut

There's more to be gained from paperless payroll than you may think.
Barry's Pickings |

Right Turn?

I believe the right 401(k) retirement plan for this new, 401(k)-only age is one with a set of target-maturity funds and a brokerage window.
Just out of Reish |

Average Bearing

The importance of being below average.
Special Report |

Target-Date/Risk-Based Fund Guide: Inside the Guide

One of the hardest decisions for retirement plan participants—if not the hardest one—is choosing how to invest their savings. It's so daunting that many decide not to participate...