Putnam Investments expands retirement sales team

(January 25, 2012) — Putnam Investments today announced that it is continuing to expand its advisor-focused defined-contribution sales team in an effort to more deeply serve the marketplace and meet a growing demand from 401(k) sponsors and their advisors. Read more.

Capital Markets Outlook – Despite macro risks, a range of stocks and non-government bonds appear fundamentally attractive in the second quarter.
Fixed Income Outlook – Despite investor uncertainty, opportunities abound in 2012
What the S&P downgrade may mean to investors – Putnam’s investment leaders examine the S&P downgrade of U.S. debt and its implications for investors.
Evolving municipal bond market makes compelling case for active management – In an environment of low defaults, wide spreads, and compelling muni/Treasury ratios, muni bonds offer attractive investment opportunities to active investors.
Innovation and change in global energy markets – What is the state of global energy markets today? Putnam managers offer their perspective.