PLANSPONSOR Magazine
COVER
The Best of the Best: 1999 Defined Contribution Services Survey
This year’s survey found readers happier virtually
across the board, though providers could stand improvement
when it comes to sponsor technology and fee
disclosure
Editorial
Editorial
DC Survey is Bigger and Better
Surveys--when based on statistically valid responses--can be invaluable to the end users...
UpFront
UpFront
Cafeteria Plans: Ready for LTCI?
Parts of the '99 tax bill encouraging employee participation in employer-provided long-term...
UpFront
UpFront
CalPERS’ First Hedge Fund Foray?
Pressler says the system is "still negotiating" with Pivotal Asset Management and...
UpFront |
The “Y” Chromosome
Just how much does Generation Y understand about planning for the future?
UpFront |
The lone fund fiduciary
Connecticut's ex-treasurer had sole discretion for the state trust fund. Time for a change?
UpFront |
Conversion Draws Age Discrimination Suit
Plaintiffs allege that the sponsor's cash balance conversion violated ERISA and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act
Feature |
Retirement ABCs for Generation Y
Is planning for the future anathema to the younger generation or can plan sponsors expect to greet a more educated work force in the next millennium? Some new...
Running the Fund |
Teachers’ Rocky Transition to Mutual Fund Investing
Mutual funds have become more prevalent in 403(b) plans. But most educators are still stuck with old-fashioned annuity products
Q/A |
e-Sponsor
Why COA ERS officials have come to view the Web as the most democratic way to select its plan providers
The Buzz |
Active Contrarians
As growth in pure passive strategies slows, index managers are hard at work devising new indices and enhanced strategies to capture sponsors' imaginations--and pocketbookslearns new tricks
Special Report |
What Worries Young Workers?
Many are troubled by insufficient retirement benefits, a survey finds
Special Report |
Chef’s Special: 401(k) Savings
A restaurant investment group orders up its first 401(k) plan in an effort to thwart turnover and stay competitive
Special Report |
Under One Roof
When it found the right provider for its 401(k), this financial services powerhouse decided to spread the wealth
Special Report |
Indexing Learns New Tricks
As growth in pure passive strategies slows, index managers are hard at work devising new indices and enhanced strategies to capture sponsors' imaginations--and pocketbookslearns new tricks
Special Report |
Taming TAA
Why some tactical asset allocation users have begun modifying their strategies or rethinking them altogether
Special Report |
Cash Balance Rules Blossom
Sanders' bill and others got a boost amid intense scrutiny by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions several weeks ago
Special Report |
Falling Fee Phenomenon
Mutual fund investors are seen paying less by choosing cheaper funds, and exercising more bargaining power. Are plan sponsors taking advantage?
Special Report |
Plan Sponsor Or Racketeer?
A second class action suit has been filed against First Union. This time, antitrust and RICO violations are alleged
Special Report |
Case For Directed Brokerage
It is a far cry from soft dollars--and the most practical way to control overall trading costs, the author submits
Special Report |
Is It Time to Fire Your 401(k) Provider?
Because breaking up can be hard to do, the following tips can help you to decide whether it is really time for a change
Web Watch |
Chat Room Revolution
Where workers go to chew the fat about pensions, and what they learn