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August 10, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – After nearing record deficits at the end of June, U.S. pension plan funded positions have recovered modestly during July thanks mostly to rising...

August 10, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Two former "The Price is Right" models have filed lawsuits against the show claiming pregnancy discrimination.

August 10, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new survey by Hewitt Associates finds almost all U.S. companies expect they will not preserve much of their existing group health plans...

August 10, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) will hold a free New York City workshop on September 1 about its...

August 10, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Aon Consulting announced the addition of Shelly Blackstone to vice president of business development and the promotion of Paul J. Mack to local...

August 9, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Benefits Administration Services announced  that Rita Croft has been promoted to President. 

August 9, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – U.S. Bank is introducing an electronic expense reporting tool for mid-size companies that it says allows employees to manage travel expenses online while...

August 9, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – While 67% of the companies studied by Buck Consultants reported a compensation risk assessment according to new requirements, no adverse risks were disclosed.

August 9, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Half of employees (52%) believe they are behind in their retirement savings and a nearly equal number of workers (53%) are very...

August 9, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The number of participants in Fidelity Investments’-administered plans at tax-exempt organizations who sought in-person or phone guidance rose 12% in the first five...

Nataxis Global Associates has unveiled Natixis ASG Managed Futures Strategy Fund (AMFAX) to be managed by AlphaSimplex Group (ASG).

August 9, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Transamerica Retirement Services has promoted Jason Crane to senior vice president and national sales director.

August 9, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – M&I Institutional Trust Services (M&I) has appointed Janet L. Ehn as director of consultant and advisor relations.

August 9, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Deana Calvelli has joined Buck Consultants, as vice president – sales, in the firm’s Berwyn, Pennsylvania. office.

August 9, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – New York Life Insurance Company announced that Executive Vice President John Y. Kim, 49, will add the Chief Investment Officer post to his...

August 9, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The median plan in the BNY Mellon U.S. Master Trust Universe posted a -4.87% return for the second quarter of 2010.

August 9, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Global Thematic Partners (GTP), an independent investment management firm that focuses on worldwide thematic investments, has launched with approximately $9 billion in assets...

August 9, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – WisdomTree, an exchange-traded fund sponsor and asset manager, has launched the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund (ELD) on the NYSE Arca.

August 9, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A proposed city charter amendment by San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi overhauling city worker pension and health care benefits could have unintended...

August 6, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Employers who do not offer a workplace retirement plan will have to establish an automatic IRA for their workers under...