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Administration | February 22nd, 2011

Survey Finds Companies Increasing D&O Liability Limits

February 22, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Driven by the potential for litigation from a broad range of constituents and a heightened concern over the threat of regulatory investigations, more...

Deals and People | February 22nd, 2011

PIMCO Hires Head of Analytics

February 22, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - PIMCO has hired Ravi Mattu as a Managing Director and Head of Analytics.

Products | February 22nd, 2011

Transamerica Broadens Suite of Retirement Income Solutions

February 22, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Transamerica has introduced its newest optional living benefit rider, Retirement Income Max, available now with Transamerica’s suite of variable annuities.

Benefits | February 22nd, 2011

MA Adds Gender Identity to Discrimination Protections of State Workers

February 22, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has signed an executive order that would ban state agencies from making employment decisions based on gender identity.

Products | February 22nd, 2011

Putnam to Launch Absolute Return Fund for Variable Annuities

February 22, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Putnam Investments announced it plans to launch a version of its Absolute Return 500 Fund for use by insurance companies in variable annuities...

Products | February 22nd, 2011

Standard Offers Tools to Help HR Manage Disability

February 22, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) announced the launch of a new blog, Workplace Possibilities, which features tools and tips to help human resources...

Products | February 22nd, 2011

The Hartford Launches Disability Product for Small Businesses

February 22, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - – The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. has launched a new disability insurance product designed to help small business owners offer competitive benefits...

Administration | February 22nd, 2011

Survey Claims Better Results from Participant Advice

February 22, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The sampling size was small, but a recent study found that participants who got financial advice held more funds, and enjoyed a higher...

Administration | February 22nd, 2011

SIFMA Cautions on Proposed Swap Rule Changes

February 22, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A trade group has weighed in with concerns about proposed changes in the rules on business conduct standards for swap...

Administration | February 22nd, 2011

Public Fund CIOs Weigh in on Swaps Regulation

February 22, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The investment chiefs of some of the nation’s largest public pension funds have expressed concerns about proposed regulations regarding swaps.

Compliance | February 22nd, 2011

North Dakota Pension Proposal Falls Short

February 22, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A proposal that would have closed its state pension fund to new workers fell short by a single vote in...

Compliance | February 22nd, 2011

ASPPA Again Requests Audit Relief for 403(b)s

February 22, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - ASPPA and the National Tax Sheltered Accounts Association (NTSAA), a division within ASPPA made up of 403(b) plan professionals, have renewed their appeal...