PLANSPONSOR Magazine
COVER
Blending Risk and Return
After the derivatives debacles of the last year and
an half, many plan sponsors are adding new portfolio
evaluation software that combines risk measurement with
return analysis.
Editorial
Editorial
Plan Sponsor December/January 1996 Letters
Plan Sponsor December/January 1996 Letters
UpFront
UpFront
Arizona: ETI Disaster for 6 Taft-Hartley Funds
When Arizona's governor declared bankruptcy, he owed six multiemployer plans $11.4 million...
Feature
Feature
Investing With a Conscience
Socially conscious investing has lost support since apartheid ended. But it is...
Feature |January 1996
Taking Social Policies to Court
A group of Lutheran pastors say their plan sponsor broke a contract by using South Africa screens.
Feature |January 1996
No Loss-Leader
Why technology, competition may change pricing for recordkeeping services
(k)Plans |January 1996
Going On-line
DC plans see the Internet as a communications tool and cost-saver
(k)Plans |January 1996
Big Fund Families Control Much of 401(k) Markets
Mutual Fund Families Largest Share of 401(k) Market
Asset Mix |January 1996
International Investments
Frank Russell, Nomura launch new indices to dissect Japanese equity markets
Running the Fund |January 1996
Why In-House Asset Management Still Makes Sense
In-house asset management is a fading fashion at most pension funds. But increasing disenchantment with outside active managers' performance-and fees-is leading some large plans to buck the trend.
Running the Fund |January 1996
One World, One Bond Market
Why global fixed income mandates are gaining ground
Running the Fund |January 1996
Returns-Based Analysis
New software helps sponsors determine managers' true style
Rules/Regs |January 1996
PBGC Clearinghouse Finds Missing Participants
A new PBGC clearinghouse would help employers find and pay off missing participants when they want to terminate pension plans.
Rules/Regs |January 1996
CIEBA Study: Single Employer Pension Sponsors Increasing Education
Single-employer pension sponsors are increasing their education efforts, a new CIEBA survey says.
Rules/Regs |January 1996
Bill to curb “nuisance” suits would give plan sponsors bigger role in fraud cases
Bill to curb "nuisance" suits would give plan sponsors bigger role in fraud cases
Game Plan |January 1996
Before Buying Risk/Return Software
Here's what the plan sponsor needs to know before signing on with a risk-return software provider
Letter of the Law |January 1996
Double Whammy
Self-insured ERISA health plans are not exempt from state insurance laws, an appeals court says in the Travelers case.
Portrait of Retiree |January 1996
Portrait of a Retiree: Abe Pena
Rancher and retired attaché, USAID
Table of Contents |January 1996
Profile: Jim Sims, West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board
Profile: Jim Sims, West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board
Table of Contents |January 1996
Giving Good Weight
Gold makes a comeback, as a diversifier for international portfolios
Table of Contents |January 1996
Medical Savings Accounts
A break for plan participants, but no deal for employers