Pension Governance Articlesen-ushttp://www.pensiongovernance.com/Pension Governance ArticlesThe Plan That Didn't Barkhttp://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=144To solve the mystery of benefit plans, analysts must learn to think like detectives.March 09, 2008Investing in Good Governance: Subprime-Related Losses Stir Up the Conversationhttp://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=142The subprime mortgage crisis has renewed the conversation about pension fund investing and good governance. At the same...January 23, 2008People to Know: Susan Mangierohttp://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=141Valuation and transparency continue to be important issues. Here is an excerpt of an interview with Dr. Susan Mangiero,...January 17, 20089 Rules of Risk Managementhttp://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=90These rules are described by the author as basic but important. December 05, 2007Life in Financial Risk Management: Shrinking Violets Need Not Applyhttp://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=140Instead of looking at risk management as a roadblock, it should be promoted as part of an organization's business culture...November 25, 2007Can Pension Clients Be Hazardous to Your Financial Health?http://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=139A little noticed trend seems to be emerging that could make pension clients high risk for service providers - asset managers,...September 02, 2007Pension Tension Blueshttp://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=138Pension Governance, LLC is proud to present a musical commentary for fiduciaries and beneficiaries alike. PENSION TENSION...July 23, 2007Critical Issues for Hedge Funds Special Report: The State of Valuationhttp://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=137As institutional investors move into hedge funds in ever greater numbers, fund managers are under growing pressure to attain...July 17, 2007Efforts To Derail 401(k) Fee Litigation is Meeting With Mixed Resultshttp://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=135Former ERISA litigator Peggy Haering updates readers on the status of current 401(k) lawsuits. Commenting on class action...July 16, 2007GAO: Consultant Conflicts May Slash Pension Returnshttp://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=134This article describes a 2007 study about the use of pension consultants. Published by the Government Accountability Office,...June 29, 2007Executive Stock Options and Litigationhttp://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=132More than one hundred companies are in the regulators' crosshairs for questions about options backdating. Plan fiduciaries...May 24, 2007Interview with Mr. Samuel (Skip) W. Halpern, President - Independent Fiduciary Services, Inc.http://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=128This interview with Mr. Samuel (Skip) W. Halpern, President - Independent Fiduciary Services, examines the importance of...May 21, 2007The Role of the Independent Fiduciaryhttp://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=127This May 2006 article describes the role of an independent fiduciary and lists what situations encourage their use. A comparison...May 21, 2007SEC Commissioner Speech About Trading Rules and Role of Regulationhttp://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=126This May 10, 2007 speech addresses the impact of regulation on financial market innovation.May 13, 2007Employer-Sponsored Health and Retirement Benefits: Efforts to Control Employer Costs and the Implications for Workershttp://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=125This March 2007 looks at the continued trend away from defined benefit retirement plans, popular health care plan designs...May 13, 2007Plaintiffs Challenge Plan Feeshttp://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=124This May 2007 article discusses 401(k) fee litigation and salient rules and regulations.May 12, 2007Interview with Mr. Donald B. Trone, CEO - Fiduciary360http://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=123This interview with Mr. Donald B. Trone, Chief Executive Officer of Fiduciary360, examines the importance of investment...May 11, 2007Measuring Risk in the Hedge Fund Sector\r\nhttp://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=122This paper looks at correlation of hedge fund returns over time, across strategies and compared to equities.May 10, 2007Company Stock in 401(k) Plans - Reduxhttp://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=121Attorney Marc Machiz questions the outcome of a court case that seems to sanction limited investment choices for 401(k)...May 06, 2007D&O market competition driving down priceshttp://www.pensiongovernance.com/knowledgecenter.php?ArticleId=120Industry competition is driving down premiums for Directors and Officers insurance coverage. At the same time, severity...May 06, 2007