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December 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Internal Revenue Service has again delayed the effective date of guidance to employers on the use of smartcards, debit or credit cards,...

December 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – With mixed November market results, 401(k) participants continued to transfer monies from fixed income investments into equities, according to the latest data from...

December 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Sixty percent of workers who only have a high school diploma report being offered a 401(k) or similar plan by their employer, compared...

December 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Prescription Solutions, a pharmacy benefits management (PBM) organization and UnitedHealth Group company, has launched an online program called the Benefit Preferences Tool.

December 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – First Allied Securities, an independent broker/dealer, has hired Guy J. Hocker as Senior Managing Director of its pension services division.   

December 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The National Business Group on Health (NBGH) has launched a multi-year initiative to help employers address cancer in the workplace. 

December 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Internal Revenue Service has issued Revenue Ruling 2011-01, modifying the rules for group trusts.

December 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Fidelity Investments has launched its automated stock option netting functionality.

December 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A public servant injured while she was having sex on a work trip can't get any workers' compensation.

December 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Great-West Retirement Services has appointed John Buckley as regional sales director for Louisiana.

December 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Ascensus, a retirement plan solutions provider for broker/dealers and RIAs, announced enhancements to its retirement platform that it says “simplify retirement plan management.”

December 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Northern Trust has enhanced its suite of risk tools by integrating BarraOne with its global operations platform to strengthen predictive risk analytics and...

December 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – As the first wave of Canada's Boomer generation turn 65 years old in 2011, 23% are concerned about having enough savings, according to...

December 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Hal Wallach has joined Mercer’s St. Louis office as Partner and Senior Global Client Manager, a new position.

December 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Fitch Ratings said the analysis of long-term obligations, including pensions, is an important part of its rating review for state and local government...

December 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – While not taking a position on a recent bill requiring additional disclosures from public pension funds, the American Academy of Actuaries used the...

December 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Ashmore Investment Management Limited., an investment manager dedicated to Emerging Markets, says that regulatory approvals have been obtained to offer...