RISK MANAGEMENT - A SHOT IN THE ARM FOR DERIVATIVES SOFTWARE - NumeriX, a leading derivatives software firm has received a large infusion and vote of confidence from a retired Microsoft executive.

Forensic accounting - FROM INNOCENT ROOTS, FRAUD CAN QUICKLY GROW - When financial managers are under severe pressure or are encouraged to visit "gray areas," questionable practices can turn into big problems.

Leib, Barclay T., (2002)

Pensions - QUESTIONING THE BASIC ASSUMPTIONS - For years, many corporations have been using a lofty presumed return rate for their pension investments. Such returns are highly unrealistic these days, and the fallout from years of unmet targets could be catastrophic.

Leib, Barclay T., (2002)

Economics - STRAIGHT TALK, UNVARNISHED PREDICTIONS - Chicago bank economist Paul Kasriel has a growing reputation for cogent analysis. In an interview, he talks about recent events and looks to the near-term future.

Leib, Barclay T., (2002)