Rising stock markets and rule reforms give pensions a lift- for now

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Consistent low interest rates and low equity returns are the reasons for the existing underfunded corporate pension plans. But, in the United States, many analysts are optimistic about the financial health of Corporate America's pension plans. Recent surge in the stock markets and reform changes that make the pension funds look healthier are discussed.

Government expenditures, Pension, health, and welfare funds, Pension Funds & Benefit Plans, Pension Funds, Finance, Economic policy, Company financing

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To bail or not to bail

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The mutual fund crisis that has erupted in September 2003 due to Wall Street financial scandals has made the managers of corporate 401(K) plans apprehensive about their investments in US mutual funds. Investigations into illegal trading in the mutual fund industry are analyzed.

Legal issues & crime, Investment Offices, Mutual Fund Mgmt Companies, Portfolio Management, Management investment, open-end, Employee Loan & Savings Plans, Company legal issue, Company investment, Investments, Investigations, Mutual funds, Mutual fund industry, Salary reduction savings plans, 401K plans

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