Bank lending and deal flow on the decline, economic stress on the rise. It’s a surprisingly good time for private credit.

Plan sponsors often find the target date fund (TDF) selection process understandably daunting. Evaluating TDFs is a multi-faceted process that requires a deep dive into the four components of TDF design — glide path design, asset allocation, selecting underlying managers, and portfolio construction.

Big data — no longer the exclusive domain of Silicon Valley — is reshaping traditional industries and creating opportunities for investors, even in surprising places like manufacturing and agriculture.

Political brinksmanship over the debt limit is poised to push the Treasury to the edge. If 2011 is a guide, T-bill discounts could get wider into June, potentially causing ripple effects across markets.