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End-of-year Checklist for ERISA 403(b)s

 December 1, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – Sponsors of 403(b) plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) attending a recent Webcast sponsored by VALIC were given...

Products |

DoL Workplace Law Manual Gets Freshened Up

November 30, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) is now offering an updated version of its Employment Law Guide, which describes the major workplace laws...

Administration |

LDI Adopters Triple Since 2007

November 30, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – More than half (54%) of defined benefit plan sponsors have adopted liability-driven investment strategies, up from 20% in 2007, according to a new...

Compliance |

PBGC Takes Wheel Maker DB Plan

November 30, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The nation’s private-sector pension insurer on Monday announced plans to take over a 54%-funded pension plan for a bankrupt Michigan wheel manufacturer.

Deals and People |

Natixis Beefs Up UK Focus

November 30, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Natixis Global Associates (NGA) has announced a newly created role in charge of UK institutional business, as well as global and...

Benefits |

DB Plan Volatility among Top Exec Concerns

November 30, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A recent survey by Towers Perrin finds that most finance executives remain concerned about several financial and risk management issues, most notably cash...

Benefits |

Want to Lose Weight? Try Sudoku.

November 27, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) –  If you’re looking for a way to keep those holiday pounds in check, you might want to try Sudoku.

 

Compliance |

Tyco Stock Drop Settlement Gets Court OK

November 25, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A federal judge in New Hampshire has given final approval of a $70.5-million settlement of a stock drop suit against Tyco International that...