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Three Out of Five Employers Maintain 401(k) Match Despite Economic Crisis

added: 18-03-2009

A new survey of employers released by WorldatWork and the American Benefits Council, "Trends in 401(k) Plans", finds that the financial crisis has not significantly discouraged 401(k)contributions or participation. A full 74 percent of employers reported no change in the employer matching contribution; 15 percent have either increased or are considering increasing the employer match; eight percent have either decreased or are considering decreasing the 401(k) match, and three percent reported eliminating the match.

Signs that Employers Opt for Alternatives to Redundancy

added: 18-03-2009

There are signs that EU governments and companies are opting for employment-maintaining initiatives, as opposed to redundancies and lay-offs, as they look to ride out the storm of the current financial chaos.

Freer Trade and Well Targeted Support are Keys to Food Security in Emerging Markets

added: 18-03-2009

As the global economic slowdown threatens to increase food insecurity among the world’s poor, a new OECD report calls on the major emerging economies to ensure their agricultural policies are focussed on long-term sustainability rather than short-term fixes.

Retailers Missed Out on $21 Billion in Sales in 2008 Due to Online Shopping Fears

added: 18-03-2009

The impact of identity theft and a fear of online shopping caused retailers to miss out on $21 billion in online sales in 2008, according to new study released by Javelin Strategy & Research. The study found that 12 percent of fraud victims report they no longer shop online, while 25 percent said that the frequency of their online purchases has decreased, and 19 percent say they now spend less money when shopping online.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for France Increased 0.1 Percent in January 2009

added: 18-03-2009

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ for France increased 0.1 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index™ decreased 0.2 percent in January.

30-Year Mortgage Rates Drop Substantially for First Time in Four Weeks

added: 18-03-2009

The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for thirty-year mortgages fell for the first time in a month to 5.21 percent, down from 5.28 percent the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by leading real estate Web site Zillow.com®.

Consumers Warm to Nuclear Power in Fight against Fossil Fuel Dependency

added: 18-03-2009

More than two-thirds of people around the world believe that their countries should start using or increase their use of nuclear power, according to findings of a global survey released by Accenture.

Airlines Tackle $1.4 Billion Online Fraud Challenge

added: 18-03-2009

New survey findings show airlines worldwide lost over $1.4 billion to online fraudsters in 2008, about 1.3% of worldwide airlines' online revenue. The data comes from a new independent Airline Online Fraud Survey commissioned by CyberSource Corporation in association with Airline Information LLC and completed January, 2009.

NPD’s Economy Tracker Shows Dips in Consumer Attitudes and Expected Shopping Behavior

added: 18-03-2009

New information from the NPD Group, Inc.shows consumer attitudes toward the economy and intentions to shop at their lowest point since October. However, consumers’ concern for job security appears to be leveling off, which could mean they are preparing to spend again. Findings were reported in NPD’s Economy Tracker, a monthly report on consumer attitudes and spending intentions.

Americans Respond to Online Advertising that Tells a Story

added: 18-03-2009

American consumers say articles that include brand information is the type of online advertising they're most likely to read and act upon, compared to banner ads, pop-up ads, email offers or sponsored links, according to a new survey.

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