Magazine Articles
Running the Fund |September 2014
The Optimized Plan
A proper study can help sponsors find many ways to improve outcomes
Feature |September 2014
Learning the Rules
The fiduciary responsibility of investment committee members
Cover |September 2014
40 Years of ERISA
The transformational law makes waves in the retirement plan industry not anticipated in 1974
Just out of Reish |September 2014
401(k) Guidance Favorites
How the government helped the growth of 401(k) plans
Asset Class Focus |September 2014
Batten Down
Real assets can preserve purchasing power for retirees—and younger participants
UpFront |September 2014
In-Plan Annuities
Post-guidance, new solutions for managing longevity risk are needed
UpFront |September 2014
Pension Risk Transfer Options
Will buy-ins and buyouts take hold in the U.S.?
Editorial |September 2014
In the Beginning
For most in the retirement plan industry, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), plus its amendments, are the so-called industry “Bible.”
Insights |September 2014
Problems, Solved?
My vision of retirement as I grew up was provided to me by my grandfathers; both were beneficiaries of long tenures at large companies—one in pharmaceuticals, and one...
Tidbits |September 2014
Tidbits
Quotes, survey statistics and musings to use in employee communications, or just for a break from the grind.
Survey Says |September 2014
ERISA Changes Over the Years
In the 40 years since the passage of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), a number of revisions have been made to the law.
Washington Update |September 2014
Washington Update
Summaries of the latest from Washington and the courts—what’s coming, what’s contemplated and what’s critical to plan sponsors.
Bells & Whistles |September 2014
Bells & Whistles
Recent product introductions that may be of interest to plan sponsors
UpFront |September 2014
Share Class Matters
Investigations into share class choice go to the reasonableness of fees