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Small “Call”: The Best Managers You Haven’t Heard of—Yet
The consultants that guide sponsors in choosing the investment managers to run their pension portfolios look kindly on small, new firms, or at least are willing to give them a fighting chance against the megaliths. “We like smaller equity managers because the whole organization often is focused on one approach, both on investment philosophy and incentives to the owners and employees,” observes Roger Fenningdorf, Head of Manager Research at Rocaton Investment Advisors, consultants based in Stamford, Connecticut.
Editorial
Editorial
Pleasant Surprises
Years ago, I dragged my future wife to see Clint Eastwood’s "Pale...
IMHO
IMHO
“Starting” Points
You may have missed it, but there was a bit of a...
UpFront
UpFront
Upfront – August 2011
Articles that appeared in the UpFront section of the magazine.
War Stories |August 2011
War Stories – August 2011
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...
Survey Says |August 2011
Will 408(b) (2) Matter?
Now that the Department of Labor has made its decision to push back the effective date of the 408(b)(2) fee disclosures official, in early June we asked readers...
Bells & Whistles |August 2011
Bells & Whistles – August 2011
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...
Feature |August 2011
2011 403(b) Plan Buyer’s Guide (August Edition): Casting Call
403(b) sponsors may need to reel in more help as they perfect their processes
Feature |August 2011
2011 Employee Benefits Attorneys Guide
PLANSPONSOR's fourth annual Employee Benefits Attorneys Guide
Head of the Class |August 2011
Growth Patterns
Over shorter periods, growth indexes outperformed their value counterparts—and by significant amounts
Case Sensitive |August 2011
Designated “Drivers”
Cajun Industries, LLC 401(k) Plan v. Kidder, et al., No. 09-267-BAJ-SCR
Voice |August 2011
“Multiple” Choice
Multiple Employer Plans—an enticing alternative for plan sponsors
Saxon Angle |August 2011
“Covered” Calls
Are you ready for DoL service provider disclosure requirements?
Second Opinions |August 2011
Rescind Developments
There have been quite a few questions on the new rescission rule under PPACA and how the rule applies in many practical situations, such as a plan terminating...