Mapping a course for the future

Article Abstract:

Nineteen ninety-four was a difficult year for U.S. pension fund managers. A negative rate of return on long-term bonds was experienced due to the low levels of fixed income of domestic markets. Nineteen ninety-five could be another difficult year. Market trends indicate that the household sector is becoming a risk-taker. Traditional lending and investing institutions play a smaller part in the financial markets. The three important conditions of financial change are the emergence of mutual funds and their importance, increase in credit creation and the growth of financial derivatives in changing the market.

Forecasts and trends

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Crash course in plan redesign

Article Abstract:

The American Stock Exchange (AMEX) redesigned its defined contribution retirement plan called the AMEX MSP. The revitalization of the plan was brought about by AMEX's search for a corporate 401(k) plan which they could offer to their major customers and by the intention of management and benefits administration to give their participants the choice to develop their own portfolios.

Securities & Commodities Exchanges, Securities and Commodity Exchanges, Security and commodity exchanges, Innovations, Compensation and benefits, Cover Story, Stock-exchange, Stock exchanges, Defined contribution plans, American Stock Exchange L.L.C.

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Pension industry explores the Internet

Article Abstract:

A recent survey conducted by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans reveals the extensive use of information technology by the pension industry. Eighty-one percent of the respondents expressed their belief that the information superhighway will play a significant role in how employee benefits managers will acquire investment information.

Telegraph & other communications, Specialized Telecom Services, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Industry Overview, Usage, Internet, Internet services, Information technology, Compensation management, Information services, Pensions

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