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November 8, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Mercer announced executive appointments for its new region structure.

November 8, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Supreme Court declined to review two cases where plan sponsors were found to have a presumption of prudence related to company stock...

November 8, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – New data from Fidelity Investments indicates 401(k) participants are getting the message about saving more and diversifying.

November 7, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Financial Engines promoted Larry Raffone to president.

November 7, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – ConnectiCare BeneFIT enables employers to set contribution levels and provide employees with a customized set of health plan options.

November 7, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The costs of Harvard University’s employee benefits offerings are growing at “unsustainable rates,” according to the university’s financial report.

November 7, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Liquid alternatives can help investors manage volatility, yet their usage remains low.

November 7, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Having a prearranged retirement plan distribution methodology is important.

November 7, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The companies of OneAmerica selected Duane Jeffers as regional sales director for retirement business in Michigan and...

November 6, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Great-West Financial launched new funds in its Premier Key 401(k) investment program.

November 6, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Boulevard R’s Retiremap was developed to help employers and plan sponsors with retirement plan education.

November 6, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Nearly all institutional plans showed positive returns for the third quarter, while 12-month returns hit double digits, Wilshire found.

November 6, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A federal bankruptcy court has approved an agreement between Kodak and retirees to end other post-employment benefits (OPEB).

November 6, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The National Retirement Risk Index (NRRI) shows that more than half of households may be unable to maintain their standard of living in...

November 6, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Department of Labor (DOL) stated its position regarding whether a purchase or sale of a single property by a pension trust violates...

November 6, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – National Life Group launched SecurePlus VIP (Value and Income Plan) for the 401(k) market.

November 6, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A tentative agreement between employees and management of the New York Times avoids a move to a defined contribution retirement plan.

November 6, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The largest private-sector employer in the Milwaukee area has ended its traditional pension plan.

November 6, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Presbyterian Healthcare Services will freeze its defined benefit pension plan effective January 1.

November 6, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Tax-exempt organizations deciding which type of retirement plan to offer employees need to know the differences.