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 January 27, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - At a recent Putnam Investments media briefing, company officials said they predict the U.S. economy could surprise on the upside in 2012. 

January 27, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A group of non-union AMR retirees asked a federal bankruptcy judge to let them participate in the bankruptcy case of AMR, American Airlines and other AMR subsidiaries.

January 27, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A study found the actuarial obligations of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) should be measured by using an approach that reflects the partially funded nature of the Plan. 

January 27, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – As companies issue their earning statements for 2011, many are reporting a charge due to pension accounting changes.

January 27, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Fiduciary Investment Advisors opened a Boston office at 112 Water St. 

January 27, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Cohen & Grigsby, a business law firm, appointed Martha Jo ("Marty") Wagner as a director in the firm's ERISA and Employee Benefits and ERISA Litigation Groups. 

January 27, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Total asset levels in the U.S. retirement market have grown 9.6% from 2009 to 2010, totaling $15.8 trillion as of end of year 2010.

January 27, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A bill that will allow Alaska public employees to choose between a 401(k)-like retirement account or a traditional pension is being considered in the state legislature.  

January 26, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Following the recent acquisition by Asset International, Financial Research Corporation (FRC) has a new focus on research priorities.

January 26, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal put forth a proposal for a sweeping overhaul of state retirement systems.

January 26, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A federal court dismissed a claim that Wal-Mart Stores breached its fiduciary duties in underpaying retirement plan contributions based on wages that were discriminatory against women.

January 26, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) -  Great-West Retirement Services appointed Jay Killgore as regional sales director for Nebraska.  

January 26, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has found no proof that Duke Energy interfered with the early retirement benefits of a laid off employee.

January 26, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) -  Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company appointed Sid Kotwal as assistant vice president, marketing strategy. 

January 26, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Newport Group appointed Monica Elvira and William Callaway as regional directors.

January 26, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - One third of Canadians in their 40s (32%) admit they haven't yet opened a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) even though they realize they should. 

January 27, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - TIAA-CREF has appointed Ronald Pressman as executive vice president and chief operating officer. 

January 26, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Research indicates that Canadians and Americans share many similarities despite differences in investment climate, tax regulations and social infrastructure. 

January 26, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The 12% increase Illinois received in higher education spending this year will be used to reduce the state's pension deficit. 

January 25, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Retirement plan participants are in need of direct, simple guidance to help them reach their retirement goals, according to State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) Defined Contribution (DC) Investor survey.