The Markets

The Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey for January found that global investor gloom is starting to lift, with hopes of improving growth and inflation rather than deflation.

Citing an “extremely tough business climate in 2009,″ Richmond, Virginia-based Media General said it will stop matching employee deferrals to its 401(k) retirement plans starting April 1.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc., a maker of computer chips, said it is suspending its 401(k) match because of a decline in demand for computers.

Two private-sector study groups have released a finalized version of a series of industry best practices for asset managers and hedge fund investors designed to increase industry accountability...

Upscale retailer Saks has joined a host of U.S. employers in suspending its 401(k) match as part of a broad $50-million to $60-million cost-cutting campaign that includes axing...

As a reaction to the plunging stock market, the overall transfer activity in the Hewitt 401(k) Index was significantly higher in 2008 than in previous years.

Auto-parts supplier Visteon Corp. announced it would suspend its 401(k) match as well as its salary increases in the face of slumping sales.

An Atlanta-based industrial-cleaning chemicals company became the latest employer to call a temporary halt to its 401(k) match in a cost-cutting drive.

Reflecting investors deep concerns about the volatile markets, fund performance is no longer the main driver of mutual fund company loyalty, according to a study from Cogent Research.

The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has announced it will suspend future annual and merit pay raises and stop company match contributions to its 401(k) retirement plans.

A New York oscilloscope maker is the latest employer to put its 401(k) match on hold as part of a cost-cutting effort.

The top concerns of fund managers during the next 10 to 20 years focus on inadequate retirement incomes from defined contribution (DC) plans for large segments of the...

In contrast to most recent news reports regarding employer matching contributions, Louisville, Kentucky-based Republic Bank has increased its 401(k) match.

The Spectrem Millionaire Investor Index (SMII) saw its largest increase ever when it jumped 16 points in December to -23.

Current assets in Shariah-compliant investments may be more modest than cited by many regulators and industry players, according to a new analysis.

Global equity markets rebounded in December, according to Standard&Poor’s Index Services monthly global stock market review, “World by Numbers.″

Morningstar said its 2008 fund manager winners demonstrate proven strategies by experienced teams, rather than “trend-chasing.″

In keeping with trends across the industry, Prudential Retirement saw participants in its plans moving away from equities in the latter part of 2008.

Parents’ savings for their children’s college educations took a big hit as a bond fund offered by at least four state 529 plans lost more than a third...

An unconfirmed memo by NCR Corp.’s CEO said effective immediately the company will reduce its employer match for 401(k) plan participants.