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May 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Lincoln Financial Distributors (LFD) and Primerica Inc. will be releasing more annuity products.

May 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Social Security Administration (SSA) is now offering a new mobile-optimized website specifically aimed at smartphone users.

May 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Morningstar Inc. has introduced the next generation of Morningstar Retirement Manager, its advice and managed account service for defined contribution (DC) participants.

May 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - President Obama’s proposal to cap individuals' retirement savings not only has the potential to affect participants — it could also add administrative work...

May 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Benchmarking plan fees can ultimately optimize the value of an employer’s retirement plan.

May 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A comprehensive pension reform bill narrowly passed the Illinois House of Representatives this week, according to an article in the State Journal-Register.

May 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announced its intent to issue a survey of multiemployer plans.

May 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Meeder Investment Management announced the launch of its 3(38) fiduciary service.

May 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Frank Green was named director of strategic partnerships, retirement services, at BMO Global Asset Management.

May 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The funded status of the typical U.S. corporate pension plan fell during April, according to the BNY Mellon Investment Strategy and Solutions Group...

May 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) and the National Tax Sheltered Accounts Association (NTSAA) requested changes to pre-approved plan programs.

May 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Whether employees will have enough income in retirement is the hot topic of the industry.

May 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Legislation will soon necessitate that qualified health care plans (QHP) be offered through a marketplace or exchange.

May 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Most Canadian employers believe their retirement plans are competitive, according to a recent survey.

May 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A recent Deloitte survey found employee retirement readiness continues to be a top priority among more than three-quarters (78%) of 401(k) plan sponsors.

May 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The demand for managed accounts is increasing as plan sponsors seek to provide participants with more customized solutions, Fidelity Investments says.

May 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A new trade group has been formed to educate plan sponsors and consultants about how investing in commercial real estate may enhance retirement...

May 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Franklin Templeton has introduced a new R6 share class for employer-sponsored retirement plans.

May 1, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - PlanTools released its Defined Benefit Benchmarking Module.

May 1, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - PlanTools released its Defined Benefit Benchmarking Module.