In this video sponsored by Vanguard, Burton Malkiel, Princeton professor and author of "A Random Walk Down Wall Street," talks with RIJ editor Kerry Pechter about what "efficient market" means to him. The 10th edition of "A Random Walk" has just been published.
Industry Views are special reports that are sponsored and independent from RIJ's editorial content.
Wed, Jun 29, 2011
With the announcement of a retirement research center, Putnam Investments joins the "thought-leadership" game. It's all part of CEO Bob Reynolds' campaign to rebuild a tarnished brand--and to change the way America saves.
Mon, Jun 20, 2011
Launched five years ago, Ernst & Young's Retirement Income Knowledge Bank has become a useful map of the competitive landscape for insurers and broker-dealers.
Wed, Jun 15, 2011
In touting his firm's LifePath TDF-based deferred income option, Chip Castille of BlackRock emphasized that insurers should position in-plan annuities as retirement income enhancers rather than longevity risk mitigators. (I.e., appeal to greed, not fear.)
Tue, Jun 07, 2011
Prudential Financial, Raymond James, ING, Fidelity Investments and E*Trade all advertised during the French Open final between Rafael Nadal (above) and Roger Federer on NBC TV last Sunday--all vying for the "elite demographic" that follows tennis.
About 40,000 Americans have investable assets of $30 million or more, according to the 15th annual World Wealth Report from Merrill Lynch and Capgemini.
Here's a follow-up on our earlier report on the recent SPARK conference, with more news and comment about DoL enforcement strategy, the threat to the tax deferral for savings, and what might happen when participants see how much their plans cost.
Wed, Jun 29, 2011
"The market has become more of an exclusive gambling club for the very rich than a level playing field open to the ordinary investor," wrote journalist George Packer.
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Wed, Jun 29, 2011
Of those who expect to need 75%-100% of their pre-retirement salary in retirement, less than a third had enough savings to generate this income, according to J. P. Morgan's .
Wed, Jun 29, 2011
The 401(k) RFTM Designation is awarded to designees who after training and testing prove to be fluent in the language and regulations of ERISA.
Wed, Jun 29, 2011
When asked which is more attractive, an investment paying a 4% guaranteed return or one with 8% return subject to market risk and loss of principal, 76% chose the guaranteed product.
Wed, Jun 29, 2011
The three new services will be added to Mercer's benefits administration platform.
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