Staying out of trouble

Article Abstract:

The fiduciary responsibilities of pension planners under the Employment Retirement Income Security Act are complicated. The regulations are worded in such a way that the burden of proof is transferred from the Dept. of Labor to the plan fiduciary. Furthermore, the regulations are not that straightforward. Fiduciaries should hire professional investment managers since they will be judged against these standards. Documentation is needed to demonstrate how a decision was reached and the continued screening of decision results.

Laws, regulations and rules, Defined benefit plans, Fiduciary duties

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Beyond indexing: five steps to enhance returns

Article Abstract:

The dissimilar price movement diversification technique allows pension managers to take advantage of relatively high-risk, high-return stocks while maintaining a conservative portfolio. To get the most returns using this technique, investments that do not move in concert must be included. When designing a portfolio, volatility and return must be considered. Using and owning institutional asset class funds also guarantee more returns. In addition, optimum combination of asset class investments should be chosen.

Analysis, Management, Profit, Profits, Index funds, Return on investment, Rate of return

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Crisis communications: six steps in panic prevention

Article Abstract:

Plan sponsors often have a hard time dealing with plan participants who easily panic each time market conditions take a downturn. The best way to address this particular problem is by providing employees with a crisis communications plan which aims to help them cope with the anxiety generated by a bear market. Several tips on how to establish an effective communications plan are presented.

Methods, Prevention, Information services, Communication, Communications, Panic

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