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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

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For The PBGC, A Judgment and an Audit

A shock for one of Europe's biggest funds

Editorial |February 1998

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...

Encore |February 1998

Paula Godfrey

Retired personnel administrator, City of Seal Beach, California, 75

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Grab-bags and claw-backs

Reader letters

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“Dipping” into Social Security

Do public-sector workers get a better deal? A new bill rekindles the debate

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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,...

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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...

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Irrational Investors

For the PBGC, a judgment and an audit

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“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.

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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...

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“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

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Hot Hand, Cool Reception

Direct IPO investing is producing heady returns for some plans. Will more jump in?

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Best Practices When Evaluating IPOs

Beware of mediocre offerings in "hot" industries or frothy markets.

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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...

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Building a Better Nest Egg

How "DROPs" can help employers with defined benefit plans to keep key employees

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Pay-to-Play

Scrutiny of unethical practices at public funds is intensifying. But will self-policing efforts succeed?

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The SEC’s Proxy Fight

Suggestions for streamlining the shareholder proposal process ignite fury from activists

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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

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Downsizing’s Aftershock

How Ceridian lost a court battle over the size of lump-sum early retirement benefits