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February 19, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Vienna is the city with the world’s best quality of living, according to a new survey by consulting firm Mercer.

February 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – There are personality traits of Generations X and Y that can drive retirement and financial education strategies.

February 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Jim Mitchell joined BMO Global Asset Management as vice president and relationship manager, BMO Taft-Hartley Services.

February 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – More than 80% of institutional investors expect risk management to play an even greater role in the investment decision process in the future,...

February 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new study finds 27% of U.S. workers ages 55 to 64 say they do not know how they will use their defined...

February 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – In 2013, costs for small retirement plans decreased, while those for larger plans remained flat.

February 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA) has released a white paper titled, “DCIIA Guide to U.S. Department of Labor Tips on Selecting...

February 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Invesco PowerShares Capital Management's PowerShares International BuyBack Achievers Portfolio will be listed on the NASDAQ stock market starting February 27.

February 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Multiple lawsuits concerning revisions to Rhode Island state pension system have been settled.

February 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A registered investment adviser (RIA) firm has signed on to provide 3(38) investment manager services for a multiple employer plan (MEP) offering.

February 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Does your employee retirement education include information about carrying a mortgage into retirement?

February 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Two updated employee retirement planning guides from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) offer help with timing retirement and managing pension...

February 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – As traditional defined benefit pension plans are placing a strain on state and local budgets, policymakers across the country are taking a closer...

February 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Workplace romances are not merely the stuff of TV sitcoms, according to a new survey.

February 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Department of Labor (DOL) has received a consent judgment and order allowing it to name a new fiduciary to distribute the assets...

February 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Aside from government and non-electing church plans, is there really such thing as a non-ERISA 403(b), given the rules plan sponsors must follow...

February 13, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – As the year began, information abounded about how qualified retirement plans can review their plans for compliance and implement best practices. But, what...

February 13, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The retirement industry has shifted its focus from accumulation to income in retirement, changing the way tools present readiness and income projection.

February 13, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Five mutual funds from BlackRock Inc. seek to deliver a total return that tracks the expected median cost of lifetime income.

February 13, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposes new requirements and related penalties for employers regarding health insurance coverage.