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SEC Says Yes To Fund Proxy Disclosure

January 23, 2003 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) acted Thursday to require mutual funds to disclose to investors how they voted on decisions at...
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MassMutual Launches Communication Tool

November 1, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Hoping to move beyond the 'cookie cutter' approach to retirement plan asset allocation, MassMutual Retirement Services has announced the launch of a program...
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MassMutual Expands Sub-Advised Funds Access

November 1, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - MassMutual's Retirement Services Division is dividing its sub-advised investment options into two families, MassMutual Premier Funds and MassMutual Select Funds with now being...
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Deloitte Launches Pension Pooling Offering

November 1, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Deloitte has announced the launch of a pension pooling offering and is working with consumer products group Unilever to implement pooling in practice.
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OnlineBenefits Acquires eBenefits Assets

January 23, 2003 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - OnlineBenefits, Inc, a provider of Internet-based benefit communications, announced the acquisition of assets from eBenefits, Inc.
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Mellon Acquires DirectAdvice Platform

January 23, 2003 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Mellon Financial has acquired certain assets of DirectAdvice, a provider of online financial planning and advice services.
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Principal Unveils Flexible IRA Product

January 23, 2003 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Principal Financial Group has released a new individual retirement account that combines growth potential with a possible transition to a guaranteed lifetime...
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HMO Drug Copayments Upheld

January 23, 2003 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A health maintenance organization (HMO) that charges prescription drug copayments higher than its costs doesn't violate the terms of its plans or breach...
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PBGC, Laidlaw Reach Pension Agreement

January 23, 2003 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has reached a deal with Burlington, Ontario-based Laidlaw Inc to strengthen seven pension plans sponsored by its...
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PWBA Releases Final Blackout Rules

January 23, 2003 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration (PWBA) has approved final rules implementing a new federal law requiring 401(k) plans to give workers 30-day...