Some of the same developing nations that performed well during the financial crisis may be laggards as the Fed cuts stimulus and interest rates rise.

Thanks to higher interest rates and higher stock prices, plan funded status improved dramatically in 2013although it's still below 100 percent.

To what degree are increases in bond yields affecting the refinancing of sovereign debt around the world?

The much-publicized regulation requires significant changes for banks. Heres how it will affect derivatives end users.