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Defined contribution company plans began 2009 on the heels of a bruising year. The significant decline in capital markets coupled with extreme investment volatility raises many issues for companies with DC plans. There are numerous issues employers/plan trustees need to address when reviewing their plans this year. These range from [...]

Cash is being dethroned as king, according to a new note from Russell Investments, and equity valuations look attractive.

Funds management is largely a fixed-cost business and with assets declining sharply due to both markets and redemptions, many managers are under financial pressure. Investors beware.

 Distressed investing - either in debt or equity - has taken on a new significance in the current crisis but there are lessons for investors from previous recessions.

 UK actuarial and consulting firm Lane Clark & Peacock has issued an advisory note on how pension fund management should handle the global credit crunch.

Feeling battered by poor returns from your hedge fund managers this year?