PLANSPONSOR Magazine
COVER
2007 PLANSPONSOR DC Survey: Picking Up the Pace
Two years ago, we wrote about the “next level” in defined contribution designs—a growing interest on the part of plan sponsors in focusing on service elements like participation rates, deferral amounts, and appropriate asset allocation—a precursor, if you will, for the designs that would eventually come to a fuller fruition in the Pension Protection Act.
Editorial
Editorial
Pace Cares
Seems like everyone I run into these days is busy—and has been...
IMHO
IMHO
It’s About Time
It may have lacked the hoopla of a midnight Harry Potter release...
UpFront
UpFront
November 2007
PLANSPONSOR.com news articles that also appeared in the Upfront section of the...
War Stories |
November 2007
We all have them: those front-line experiences that are -inevitable when one deals with the variety—and sensitivity—of issues associated with human beings and critical life events. Sometimes those...
Survey Says |
What’s Your Employee Identifier?
Managing to keep personal information has always been a key concern in our business—and we've recently seen instances where there have been inadvertent disclosures that have caused embarrassment,...
Bells & Whistles |
November 2007
Each month, Bells & Whistles -highlights recent product -introductions that plan -sponsors may find of interest. More -information on these -announcements can be found on www.plansponsor.com.
Bells & Whistles |
Another Look at ETFs: November 2007
As a regular feature in PLANSPONSOR (and in PLANADVISER as Hot off the Presses), Bells & Whistles Âhighlights recent product introductions that our readers may find of interest.
Bells & Whistles |
Another Look at ETFs: November 2007
As a regular feature in PLANSPONSOR (and in PLANADVISER as Hot off the Presses), Bells & Whistles Âhighlights recent product introductions that our readers may find of interest.
Feature |
Getting Prepared for the PPA – Defined Benefit
In some respects, the basic principles of the Pension Protection Act were outlined, debated, and, in many cases, refined well ahead of its August 2006 passage into law....
Feature |
PPA Opens the Way – Defined Contribution
Currently, less than 50% of Quiksilver Inc.'s eligible employees participate in the company's 401(k). That, however, should change on January 1, 2008, when employees will begin to be...
The Bottom Line |
New Latitude
The Labor Department issues guidelines for fiduciaries picking a defined contribution plan annuity provider.
Total Benefits |
Viva VEBA
When General Motors Corp. announced a landmark agreement that will let the company shift $47 billion in retiree-medical liabilities, it undoubtedly inspired other employers to take a second...
Case Sensitive |
“Dire” Circumstance
Jane Edgar v. Avaya, Inc.; Garry McGuire, Sr.; Donald K. Peterson; Joseph P. Landy; Richard F. Wallman; Bruce Lasko; and John Does 1-30
Rules/Regs |
Breathing Room
As October wound to a close, the Department of Labor finally published the much-anticipated final regulations on qualified default investment alternatives (QDIAs) under participant-directed indiÂvidual account plans.
Barry's Pickings |
Free To Choose
Often, when I hear a presentation by some behavioral economist about the virtues of exploiting employee passivity to increase participation and improve asset-allocation decisions in 401(k) plans—a.k.a. automatic...
Saxon Angle |
Alternative “Investment”
For years, plan sponsors have relied on ERISA section 404(c), which enables a plan sponsor to avoid liability for the investment of plan assets where participants direct the...
Just out of Reish |
To Roth or Not To Roth?
Is it time to think about adding a Roth feature to your plan?
Special Report |
Nouveau Niche
For connoisseurs of the exotic, a new breed of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) should appeal.
Special Report |
Another Look at ETFs. Under New Management
It has become well established that 401(k) participants do not have the time, skill, or inclination to manage their 401(k) accounts. "Participants are supposed to be good investment...
Special Report |
Another Look at ETFs:The New World of ETFs
When several technologies compete for the same market, why is it that the "lesser" competitors sometimes win?
Special Report |
Another Look at ETFs: Inside the Guide
Several months ago, I had a modest amount of money that I wanted to invest for the short term. I wasn't exactly sure just how long—longer than overnight,...
Special Report |
Nouveau Niche
For connoisseurs of the exotic, a new breed of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) should appeal.
Special Report |
Another Look at ETFs. Under New Management
It has become well established that 401(k) participants do not have the time, skill, or inclination to manage their 401(k) accounts. "Participants are supposed to be good investment...
Special Report |
Another Look at ETFs:The New World of ETFs
When several technologies compete for the same market, why is it that the "lesser" competitors sometimes win?