CIEBA Names Executive Director
September 28, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Committee on Investment of Employee Benefit Assets (CIEBA) has hired Deborah Forbes as Executive Director.
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Study Examines 2011 Say on Pay
September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Council of Institutional Investors has released a report by Farient Advisors analyzing investor motivations to vote against “say on pay” at companies...
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Vanguard Cuts Costs on Six Funds
September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Vanguard has lowered costs on six index funds.
SEC Charges RBC over Sale of Unsuitable CDO Investments
September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Securities and Exchange Commission charged RBC Capital Markets LLC for misconduct in the sale of unsuitable investments to five Wisconsin school districts...
Another Suit against Rating Agencies Dismissed
September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s Corp., and Fitch Inc. won dismissal of a lawsuit alleging their ratings of mortgage-backed securities were faulty and caused five Ohio...
Russell Paper Outlines Volatility-Responsive Asset Allocation
September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Russell Investments’ latest research for institutional investors, entitled “Volatility-Responsive Asset Allocation,” explores the possibility of a dynamic asset allocation policy that varies as...
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Aetna Streamlines Benefits Technology
September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Benefitfocus announced that Aetna has selected the BENEFITFOCUS Platform to integrate online sales, enrollment, and benefits management for Aetna customers.
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TechAmerica Partners with Lockton & United HealthCare for Enhanced Employee Benefits Program
September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – TechAmerica has partnered with Lockton Insurance Brokers, LLC and United HealthCare Services, Inc. to offer an enhanced employee benefits program for TechAmerica members...
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Klein Decisions Releases K4 Plan Goals For Small Business
September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Klein Decisions, Inc. has launched a version of K4 Plan Goals for Small Business.
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Study Finds Inadequate Retirement Planning by Women
September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The MetLife Study of Women, Retirement, and the Extra-Long Life: Implications for Planning shows women who take charge, do the math, plan for...
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Study Finds Inadequate Retirement Planning by Women
September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The MetLife Study of Women, Retirement, and the Extra-Long Life: Implications for Planning shows women who take charge, do the math, plan for...
Report Projects Growth in Retirement Plans Offering SRI Options
September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The number of defined contribution (DC) retirement plans in the U.S. offering a sustainable and responsible investing (SRI) choice could double in the...
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Medical Plan Cost Trend Rates to Decline in 2012
September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Medical and prescription drug plan cost trend rates for 2012 are expected to decline from 2011 levels, according to the 2012 Segal Health...
Mutual of Omaha Adds Two 401(k) Wholesalers for Northeast
September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Mutual of Omaha has expanded its 401(k) product distribution in the Northeast by adding two new retirement plan wholesalers, Ken Cappelli and Tom...
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Confidence in U.S. Health System Remains Low
September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A recent survey found the public opinion about the U.S. health care system has remained unchanged, despite the passage of health care reform.
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Mercer Establishes Investment Management Biz in Korea
September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Mercer has strengthened its financial services arm by establishing an Investment Management business in Korea to help local investors take advantage of global...
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The Principal Creates Guide for Good Plan Governance
September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A guide from the Principal Financial Group provides an in-depth look at how advisers can help plan sponsors develop a retirement plan with...
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New York Life Retirement Plan Services Realigns Sponsor Segments
September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - New York Life Retirement Plan Services announced a new service model that aligns service teams into core industry practices.
Oh Tapped to Lead Janus US Institutional Group
September 26, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Janus Capital Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Susan Oh as senior vice president of the firm’s U.S. Institutional...
Goldman Sachs Wins Dismissal of Shareholder Lawsuits
September 26, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Goldman Sachs won dismissal of lawsuits brought by shareholders who claimed executive bonuses were “a waste of assets”.