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December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Six new Vanguard exchange-traded funds have closed the initial offering of their units and have begun trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A Louisiana police employees’ pension fund filed a federal lawsuit against Green Mountain Coffee Roasters.

December 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Callan DC Index suffered a loss of 11.45% in the third quarter of...

December 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – MFS Investment Management hired Kristen E. Colvin as director of consultant relations.

December 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) announced two proposed rules under the Affordable Care Act. 

December 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A BMO Investments, Inc. study found only 18% of Canadian investors are familiar with exchange-traded funds (ETFs). 
 

December 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Paychex, Inc. launched the Paychex mobile app for the Apple iPad.

December 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The aggregate deficit in pension plans sponsored by S&P 1500 companies decreased by $80 billion during November, from a deficit of approximately $471...

December 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – J.P. Morgan Asset Management–Global Real Assets hired Rob Johnson as head of global business development for China real estate.  

December 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - New York Life Retirement Plan Services has made enhancements to its plan sponsor and adviser websites, providing clients a full overview of their...

December 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged Butterball, LLC with discrimination against an HIV-positive employee. 

December 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The board of directors of Trustmark Mutual Holding Company has elected Joseph L. Pray as chief executive officer and a director of the...

December 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Prudential Group Insurance and Zurich American Life Insurance Company launched Prudential Zurich Global Benefit Solutions.

December 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Ailing defined benefit pension plans are poised to be rescued by insured pension risk transfer (PRT) solutions, according to a new report by...

December 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Robert Borden, South Carolina Retirement System’s chief investment officer, has resigned.

December 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Groups representing Michigan pensioners and other seniors have asked lawmakers to support bills introduced in the state house and senate to repeal taxation...

December 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Internal Revenue Service has posted frequently asked questions and answers to provide general information about the new Form 8955-SSA which replaces Schedule...

December 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A recent survey from Fidelity indicated employees at higher education institutions are not preparing well for retirement.  But why?

December 2, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) –Record-setting levels of defined contribution assets will continue to grow, yet mutual funds will not be the sole beneficiary.
 

December 2, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - William Blair Funds launched the William Blair Macro Allocation Fund on November 29.