More Institutional Investors Using ETFs
May 22, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Institutional investors are increasingly turning to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for a variety of fund management practices.
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J.P. Morgan Sued for Retirement Plan Losses
May 22, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A former J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. employee is suing the firm on behalf of retirement plan participants who lost money investing in...
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Michigan House Rejects Switch to DC Plan for Teachers
May 22, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Michigan house has approved pension reform for school system employees which does not include a switch to a 401(k)-style plan only.
TDF Investors Need Better Graphics and Data
May 22, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Several Morningstar divisions sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) urging the regulator to require target-date series to provide...
Actuaries Make Suggestions for Stabilizing Pension Funding
May 22, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The American Academy of Actuaries has sent letters to lawmakers with suggestions for legislation to stabilize required pension plan contributions.
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403(b)s Show Culture of Continuous Improvement
May 22, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Sponsors of 403(b) retirement plans continue to adapt to regulations from the Department of Labor (DOL) and continue to make improvements.
Segal Announces New York Regional Manager
May 21, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Segal Company has promoted Diane Gleave to the position of New York Regional Manager.
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MetLife Enhances Enrollment Program
May 21, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - MetLife announced broader availability and enhancements to its multi-product, multi-channel M-Powered Enrollment program.
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Small Employer Health Insurance Tax Credit Not Enough
May 21, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Fewer small employers claimed the Small Employer Health Insurance Tax Credit in tax year 2010 than were estimated to be eligible.
Mercer Asks Congress for Pension Funding Reforms
May 21, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Mercer is concerned about the significant increase in pension funding requirements driven by historically-low interest rates.
IRS Asked for Relief Concerning Foreign Retirement Plans
May 21, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A group of accountants has suggested the Internal Revenue Service change its rules for the reporting of income from foreign retirement accounts held...
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Employees Are Skipping Work to Watch Sports
May 21, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A Kronos survey shows many employees worldwide are playing hooky to watch sports, at a great expense to their employers.
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Company to Pay $201K for Firing Older Employee
May 21, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A Carrollton, Texas-based distributor of specialty fasteners will pay $201,000 and furnish other relief to settle an age discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal...
More Multiemployer Pension Plans Fall Out of Green Zone
May 21, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Results of Segal’s latest zone-status survey of multiemployer pension plans show that they are still facing formidable funding challenges.
DOL Recovers Retirement Plan Assets for Participants
May 21, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Two companies have settled lawsuits with the Department of Labor (DOL), agreeing to restore retirement assets to participants.
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401(k) Participation Rate Higher with Auto Features
May 21, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Combining 401(k) plan features including automatic enrollment, automatic increase and personalized saving/investing advice can significantly increase employee participation rates.
Pension Risk Transfer Affordability Unchanged
May 18, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Dietrich Pension Risk Transfer Index, which tracks the relative attractiveness of annuitizing pension liabilities, was nearly unchanged from its prior month’s level...
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More Employers to Shift Health Care Costs to Employees
May 18, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Cost-shifting to employees will continue, and companies will ramp up efforts to encourage employees to adopt healthy habits and save for health care...
Catholic Bishops Still Object to Contraception Coverage Rules
May 18, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) says the exemptions put into the new health law’s contraception coverage rules are not enough.
Adams to Lead American Savings Education Council
May 18, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Nevin Adams has been named director of the American Savings Education Council.