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August 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – This September will mark 40 years since the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was enacted.

August 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Long-term funds of all types attracted $30 billion in July, lifting year-to-date net inflows to $293 billion, according to Strategic Insight (SI), an...

August 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Sponsors of terminated defined contribution (DC) plans can use new guidance from the Department of Labor (DOL) to satisfy the regulator’s expectations for...

August 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Thirty-six percent of Americans polled have not saved any money for retirement, according to a new Bankrate.com report.

Aug 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new report from the U.S. Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation offers a glimpse into the federal government’s perception of the tax benefits...

August 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A new target-date fund series will be co-managed by Morningstar Associates and AllianceBernstein, and boasts a diverse cast of managers, including Franklin Templeton...

August 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The funded status of the largest corporate defined benefit (DB) pension plans decreased by $5 billion during July, according to data from Milliman,...

August 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Pension costs for school districts in New York State are expected to increase by 7.8%, according to a recent news report in the...

August 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Puerto Rico Treasury Department has issued guidance on tax prepayment windows for retirement plans, according to a brief from the Groom Law...

August 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The need for transition management services depends on the size and liquidity of the assets, as well as investment strategies of fund managers.

August 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The lack of key considerations, such as the effect of future contributions to retirement plans, leads some research to paint an inaccurate picture...

August 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Current conditions in the retirement benefits arena make in-plan lifetime income solutions a difficult proposition for many plan fiduciaries, despite growing demand for...

August 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Multiemployer retirement plans face three structural challenges that affect their funding, according to a brief from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston...

August 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Although pension funding stabilization will ease financial constraints on defined benefit (DB) plan sponsors in the near term, it may place a heavier...

August 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Non-qualified executive retirement plan sponsors report that they would like to see participation levels in these plans increase.

August 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Principal Financial Group has hired Mike Parrett as vice president of consulting.

August 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Providing financial support for family members is throwing a wrench in some Americans' plans for retirement.

August 13, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Small 401(k) plans often outperform large ones on a number of key metrics, according to analysis of Form 5500 data by Judy Diamond...

August 13, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – While almost half of enrollees in traditional managed care health plans are satisfied with their health coverage, that number is decreasing, according to...

August 13, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Health care benefit costs at large employers are expected to increase 6.5% in 2015, slightly lower than 2014’s rate of increase, says a...