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Intended for financial officers, pension plan fiduciaries, and other professionals charged with the investment of pension plan funds, this volume offers accessible and updated information to help fiduciaries establish appropriate investment and asset allocation policies; become familiar with available mutual funds and managed accounts; monitor the performance of mutual funds and fund mangers; and avoid prohibited transactions. The text, which aims to avoid technical jargon where possible, is arranged in a question-and-answer format. Questions are organized topically and are listed after the table of contents for easy access. Includes a glossary of terms and abbreviations, as well as a detailed topical index, referenced to question number, table number, and figure number. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)