Magazine

Each month, Bells & Whistles highlights recent product introductions that plan sponsors­ may find of interest. More information about these announcements can be found on www.plansponsor.com. If you have a product announcement that you believe would be of interest to our ­readers, drop us a line at news@plansponsor.com.

2012 Defined Benefit Administration Survey

The waters are tested and sponsors are now diving into alternatives

In accordance with regulations, sponsors focus on improving plans

Finding the right way to educate participants

ETFs slow to gain 401(k) assets, despite more plans’ moves to indexing

No news is good news for NQDC and executive benefits

Factors to consider before undertaking a DB plan pension risk transfer

Treasury regs encourage plans’ use of annuities, but obstacles remain

The postfinancial-crisis state of securities lending

Stable value searches increasing, but some providers exit business

The move toward LDI fuels the transition management industry

Some quotes, survey statistics and musings to use in employee communications, or just as a break in the grind.

Managed accounts address older participants’ concerns

Sponsors evaluate ways to increase target-date fund efficacy