New Wrap Capacity Offers More Opportunity for Growth … and Competition
The stable value industry has a new focus on growth. In the aftermath of the 2008 credit crisis, a number of stable value wrap issuers exited the business, constraining the industry’s ability to grow. But over the past few years new issuers have entered the market, and veteran players have increased their appetite for new […]
Stable Value Managers See More Flexibility on Investment Guidelines
The trend toward ever-tighter stable value investment guidelines appears to be ending. Following the 2008 financial crisis, issuers of stable value wrap contracts began tightening investment guidelines for stable value managers, typically requiring new limits on the duration and credit quality of the assets held in their stable value funds. In some cases, managers worried […]
Stable Times Volume 18 Issue 1
Download PDF The biannual publication of the Stable Value Investment Association that covers both industry concerns and association activities. Table of contents: Making Retirement Income Security Work [PDF] The 2014 Elections and What Will They Mean [PDF] A Predictable Surprise: The Unraveling of the U.S. Retirement System [PDF] Outlook and Trends in Defined Contribution Plans [PDF] The Quest to Expand the Use—and Value—of Defined Contribution Plans [PDF] […]
Favorite Investments for Short-Term Retirement Assets
Stable-value funds, while not technically cash, also received a thumbs-up from safety-minded retired investors. Click here to read more
5 Reasons to Include Stable Value in Your Portfolio
It’s important to keep in mind that how you invest for your retirement depends on your life circumstances as well as your retirement date and your risk tolerance. Stable value works best as part of a well-balanced portfolio to help you manage risk and preserve principal while still earning a consistent, positive return.
Stable Value Masterclass on Asset TV – May 2014
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Stable Value Webinar Hosted by P&I on May 14, 2014
The safety and security of stable value has made it an obvious choice for people near retirement and for retirees. Click here for more information and to register
Position Available: Marketing Manager, Stable Value Marketing at Prudential
Marketing Manager, Stable Value Marketing Description This individual will be responsible for the development and execution of 360 degree marketing plans designed to assist intermediaries, plan sponsors and/or plan participants in understanding the benefits of the Stable Value product line. He/she will develop the marketing plan with all of its components, direct and monitor the […]
Designing Balanced DC Menus: Considering Diversified Fixed Income Choices​​​​
Sponsors of defined contribution plans face a dual challenge: They must present investment options appropriate for plan members and design menus that encourage selection of well-structured portfolios. Read the full article here