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"Non-Responders" to IRS Questionnaire May be Examined
The Internal Revenue Service’s Employee Plans Compliance Unit announced the completion of the information-gathering phase of its 401(k) Questionnaire Project.
ERIC Urges Exclusion of Benefit Plans from Swap Regs
Commenting on swap regulations under the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill, the ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) asked for special considerations for employee benefit plans.
Invesco to Launch Senior Loan Portfolio ETF
Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC plans to launch what it said was the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) to provide access to a portfolio of senior...
ASPPA Requests Audit Relief for 403(b)s
ASPPA and a group of 403(b) plan professionals have renewed their appeal to the government for additional relief for 403(b) sponsors struggling to meet new compliance requirements of...
IMHO: Expectations Set
Thousands of protestors took to the streets this past week—in Wisconsin.
ETF Providers Settle Ticker Dispute
Invesco PowerShares and Select Sector SPDRs have come to terms over a trademark suit filed last year.
Manulife Acquires Optique Capital Management
Manulife Asset Management has acquired Optique Capital Management, a registered investment adviser (RIA) based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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A Heavy Load
Washington may be ushering in a new era in retirement plans, taking up a host of issues.
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The Right Lure
A properly designed RFP can help you do more than just pick a provider.
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Up in the Air
The DoL proposes a new fiduciary definition that will bring more retirement plan advisers under the umbrella.
Adviser-Focused Web Sites Improving
Despite a lack of major upgrades to adviser-oriented Web sites, a recent report found overall improvements to online tools regarding annuities offered by financial services firms.
Women See Bigger Impact from Recession than Men
PNC Wealth Management released survey results this Valentine’s Day that show not everything is harmonious with couples in terms of financial concerns.
Groups Offer Fiduciary Change Suggestions
Two trade groups have applauded the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed redefinition of a fiduciary, but suggested a handful of improvements.
What's in Store for 2011
Laying it all out on the table, PLANSPONSOR and PLANADVISER’s Editor-in-Chief, Nevin E. Adams, opened the first Virtual PLANADVISER National Conference (VPANC) by outlining the top 10 trends...
IRS Fees Cut for Some EGTRRA Plan Document Filing
Sponsors applying to the Internal Revenue Services' (IRS) Voluntary Correction Program (VCP) may be able to save some money in the process.
CPI Opens Phoenix Office
CPI Qualified Plan Consultants announced that Matthew K. Scott will serve as the first retirement plan consultant in the Phoenix, Arizona office.
DST Retirement Solutions Hires Sales VP
John Farmakis has joined DST Retirement Solutions as vice president of sales.