Description: Presented at May 1996 Spring Meeting. Panelists discuss the accounting, tax, internal control, and regulatory issues associated with derivative securities and provides an update on recent developments.

Description: The author notes that equity investment management is often classified into a number of different styles, the simplest being growth and value. In discussing both approaches the author also brings in the concept of momentum and concludes that momentum should be an additional parameter reviewed in the investment decision.

Description: This article explores whether geopolitical risk still matters in an investment portfolio and how this scenario can change as time progresses. It discusses the impact of global central bank monetary policy on investment performance and risk.

Description: This 2001 article warns against the risks of investing in an IPO, particularly in light of recent history.

Description: Hedge funds have grown tremendously over the last few years and will continue to grow, with invested assets currently being estimated at well over $1 trillion worldwide. The author concludes “I do strongly believe that the contradictory philosophies of traditional investment management versus hedge funds have to be carefully considered, reflected upon and evaluated ...”

Description: Table from an article in The Actuary Magazine entitled "Putting the U.S. Debt into Proper Perspective".

Description: Table from an artice in The Actuary Magazine on "Putting the U.S. Debt into Proper Perspective".

Description: Table from an article in The Actuary Magazine on "Putting the U.S. Debt into Proper Prospective:.