13 pages. Excerpt: Prudential commissioned this research program on how finance executives are managing retirement benefits in today's environment because Prudential believes that finance executives are critical to managing the risks inherent in such benefit programs. This research demonstrates that finance executives are more involved than ever in theircompanies' retirement benefit programs, and are prepared to take concrete steps to strengthen them. Employers shoulder the risks within a DB plan, such as the possibility of a sharp market decline that creates the needfor higher cash contributions. This research shows that a majority of employers are actively seeking solutions to help manage such risks. Companies can benefit by incorporating several key elements into their DB risk management approach.

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