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December 13, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A federal district court has issued a judgment that authorizes the appointment of an independent fiduciary for an Indiana 401(k) plan.

December 13, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The United States had nearly $12.5 billion of inflows for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during November, increasing year-to-date inflows to $163.8 billion.

December 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Nicolas Lance has joined the companies of OneAmerica in a newly created position of vice president, retirement income strategies.

December 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A majority of younger employees will change saving and spending habits after seeking financial advice, a survey finds.

December 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued more guidance about in-plan rollovers into Roth accounts.

December 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Even with strong capital market performance, many liability-driven investors decreased equity allocations this year...

December 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A Florida flour and grain producer has agreed to settle an age discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

December 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued the 2013 Cumulative List of Changes in Plan Qualification Requirements (2013 Cumulative List).

December 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Aon Hewitt has launched SimPlus Savings, a suite of services aimed at assisting retirement plan sponsors and fiduciaries with plan-related tasks.

December 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) named Sandy Blair to head the office overseeing its voluntary defined contribution plan, known as Pension2.

December 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – More than half (60%) of 401(k) participants age 55 and older believe they are ill-prepared for retirement, says new research.

December 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Many employers are considering private health insurance exchanges for cost savings and other reasons, according to a new survey.

December 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Richard (Dick) Davies has returned to AllianceBernstein.

December 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Although assisting with the retirement readiness of their employees is a priority, plan sponsors still have room for improvement.

December 11, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – More institutional investors are using smart beta exchange-traded funds (ETFs), many in an effort to reduce portfolio volatility.

December 11, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Retirement industry advocacy groups are urging the Treasury Department to ensure same-gender spouse rule changes will not apply retroactively for qualified retirement plans.

December 11, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Prudential has launched Prudential Day One Funds, its target-date fund series.

December 11, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Actively and passively managed funds can complement each other and allow investors to fill portfolios with the best investment opportunities, both within and...

December 11, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Employees using health savings accounts (HSAs) become better at managing their health, a survey finds.

December 11, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Global asset manager Russell Investments has appointed Josh Cohen, CFA, as managing director, head of institutional defined contribution (DC).