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May 22, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - More than two-thirds (68%) of executive recruiters say diversity hiring efforts should be spearheaded by top company leadership, according to the latest edition...

May 21, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Despite the strong stock market performance in April, 401(k) participants had mixed investment sentiment, according to the results of the Hewitt 401(k) Index.

May 21, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - President Bush on Wednesday signed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act into law.

May 21, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Several provisions of a bill passed unanimously by the U.S. House of Representatives - including one allowing penalty-free withdrawals from a flexible spending...

May 21, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - ING has announced the availability of 403(b) documents for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.

May 21, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) -A new proposal would allow the federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) to institute wide-ranging changes including adding additional investment options on its own, starting...

May 21, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The fourth annual Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles awards recognized more than 50 U.S. employers for their efforts to promote healthy work environments...

May 21, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A Canadian appellate court has ruled that workers connected with a unit that retailer Hudson's Bay Co. sold 20 years ago aren't entitled...

May 21, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Hedge fund assets fell an estimated 1.4% in the first quarter of 2008 to $2.848 trillion, according to a report released by HedgeFund.net.

May 20, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - One-quarter of workers surveyed by CareerBuilder.com said they stay in contact with work while on vacation.

May 20, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Pacific Life Insurance Company has added a new team to support 401(k) initiatives.

May 20, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - State Street Global Advisors has launched the SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF (EWX) on the American Stock Exchange.

May 20, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Lincoln Financial Group has announced three executive appointments to its research and development unit.

May 20, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Fidelity Investments has launched a new international equity fund - Fidelity Emerging Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) Fund - with retail and adviser...

May 20, 2008 ((b)lines) - An adviser asks: "Based on the final 403(b) regs it appears the IRS will no longer allow direct rollovers from a 403(b) to...

May 20, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - MetLife has enhanced its Travel Assistance offering with the addition of Identity Theft Solutions as a standard benefit.

May 20, 2008 ((b)lines) - Many of the new requirements for 403(b) plans will result in structures that look much like their Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)-governed...

May 20, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - If people feel a heavy responsibility at work, it is for good reason: they're getting fatter on the job.

May 20, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Defined contribution participants nearing retirement may be shocked at the asset allocation to equities in their target-date funds, Watson Wyatt said in a...

May 20, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Canadian employers who sponsor defined contribution (DC) plans - or capital accumulation plans (CAP) - are worried that their employees do not understand...