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Products | May 5th, 2011

Citi Adds SRI Options to SecLending Program

May 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Citi has added socially responsible investment solutions to its securities lending cash collateral investment program.

Products | May 5th, 2011

IndexIQ Launches Small Cap Oil ETF

May 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – IndexIQ has introduced the IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF (NYSE Arca: IOIL).

Products | May 5th, 2011

CCP Announces New Executive Compensation Benefit Plan

May 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Corporate Compensation Plans has introduced an executive compensation benefit program to protect highly paid employees' income and wealth accumulation plans.

Products | May 5th, 2011

Janus Launches New Capital Protection Fund

May 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Janus has launched what it claims is the first U.S.-based capital protection mutual fund to offer daily liquidity with no...

Products | May 4th, 2011

S&P Indices Sets Out New Inflation Hedging Index

May 4, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - S&P Indices has announced the launch of the S&P 500 Oil Hedged Index.

Products | May 4th, 2011

Forward Management Focuses on EM Corporate Debt

May 4, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Forward Management, LLC has relaunched the former Forward International Fixed-Income Fund with a new name, a new strategy, and a new sub-adviser.

Products | May 4th, 2011

J.P. Morgan Launches Platform for Rebalancing TDFs

May 4, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - J.P. Morgan Worldwide Securities Services has launched a cash allocation and rebalancing solution that supports target date funds – both custom and open...

Products | May 4th, 2011

S&P Launches Index of Second-Generation Emerging Markets

May 4, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - S&P Indices has launched the S&P CIVETS 60, a tradable index comprised of second-generation emerging markets.

Products | May 3rd, 2011

FTSE and EIRIS Launch Corporate ESG Ratings

May 3, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - FTSE and Experts in Responsible Investment Solutions (EIRIS) announced the launch of the FTSE4Good ESG Ratings.

Products | May 3rd, 2011

Paychex Acquisition Expands Services to Advisers

May 3, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX), a provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions, announced it has completed the acquisition of ePlan Services, Inc.,...

Products | May 3rd, 2011

GSAM Launches Brazil and China Equity Funds

May 3, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. announced the launch of the Goldman Sachs Brazil Equity Fund (Class A Shares: GZIAX) and the Goldman Sachs...

Products | May 3rd, 2011

Genworth Develops Portfolio Strategies

May 3, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Genworth Financial Wealth Management is introducing Genworth Portfolio Solutions (GPS), which provides advisers with four asset allocation models.

Products | May 3rd, 2011

Newkirk Acquired by DST Systems

May 3, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Newkirk has been acquired by DST Systems, Inc., a provider of technology and services to clients in financial services, health care and other...

Products | May 2nd, 2011

SSgA Announces Changes to SPDR Dow Jones Global Titans ETF

May 2, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - State Street Global Advisors (SSgA), the asset management business of State Street Corporation announced changes to the index and name of the SPDR...

Products | May 2nd, 2011

MetLife Announces New Retirement Income Strategies

May 2, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - MetLife has launched its optional Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit Max (GMIB Max) and Enhanced Death Benefit Max (EDB Max) variable annuity riders with...

Products | May 2nd, 2011

Archimedes Introduces College Savings Smartphone App

May 2, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Archimedes Systems has introduced a new College Savings Planner application that helps financial institutions engage with smartphone users.

Products | May 2nd, 2011

Allianz Expands Distribution of Retirement Pro Variable Annuity

May 2, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America announced that it has formed strategic relationships with seven broker/dealers to add the Allianz Retirement Pro...

Products | May 2nd, 2011

Mercer Launches Online Retirement Planning Education Program

May 2, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Mercer has launched “RetireTALK,” an online retirement planning and education campaign for employees whose 401(k) plans it administers.

Products | April 28th, 2011

National Advisors Trust Selects EPIC to Partner in 401(k) Offering

April 28, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - National Advisors Trust announced an agreement with EPIC Advisors, Inc. to provide a branded 401(k) program with open-architecture and daily valuation services to...

Products | April 28th, 2011

AARP Offers 401(k) Fee Calculator

April 28, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new, free 401(k) fee calculator on AARP’s Web site aims to help investors better understand 401(k) fees and their potential impact on...