Updated 401(k) rules make good sense' for plan sponsors.

Employee Benefit News;  September 15, 2003 ;     700+ words ...Retirement plan sponsors can breathe a sigh...that will make plan sponsors' daily lives significantly...about what many plan sponsors are already doing...on to restrict plan sponsors' ability to use...rules also restrict plan sponsors from using ...

Pension changes require a new focus for plan sponsors.

Employee Benefit News;  April 1, 2007 ;     650 words ......transparency and oversight, causing plan sponsors to re-evaluate how they manage pension...billion in assets to gain insight into plan sponsors' attitudes on the new pension funding...rules. The resulting report shows that plan sponsors are prioritizing new strategic initiatives...

New IRS guidance on 401(k) safe harbor rules provides flexibility

The CPA Journal;  July 1, 2000 ;     700+ words ......2000-3) provides plan sponsors with somewhat...However, since the safe harbor contribution levels...Although ACP safe harbor matching contributions...fully vested, plan sponsors could find that...adopting the 3% ADP safe harbor nonelective contribution ...

Safe harbor guide issued for retiree annuity plans; DOL moves to quell...

Business Insurance;  September 17, 2007 ;     631 words ......WASHINGTON-Plan sponsors now have safe harbor guidelines...proposed the safe harbor guidelines...reluctant plan sponsors that don't...but say the safe harbor does eliminate...have hindered plan sponsors from offering...

401(k)s pose challenges for advisers; Plan sponsors more demanding, white...

Investment News;  June 4, 2007 ;     649 words ......a new white paper, although 83% of plan sponsors who used financial advisers were very...Advisor: Quantitative Research Analyzing Plan Sponsors' Needs and Experiences.'' MassMutual...need to understand that demands from plan sponsors are increasing, and they need to provide...

Firms scramble for safe harbor; Look to meet Labor Deparment regulations...

Investment News;  December 17, 2007 ;     700+ words ......scrambling to obtain safe harbor'' protection from liability...provides a retroactive safe harbor for companies that...sued before obtaining safe-harbor status, it may find...However, since many plan sponsors adopted such funds...represents the retirement plan ...

Some smaller plan sponsors feel neglected by providers; Large fry say they...

Investment News;  July 21, 2008 ;     700+ words ......Lisa Shidler While three-quarters of plan sponsors of all sizes are satisfied with their...of relationship management, smaller plan sponsors are less satisfied than are larger...Management,'' showed that while most plan sponsors are satisfied, a larger portion than...

Pension plan sponsors in Canada need fiduciary protection: Expert;...

Business Insurance;  September 24, 2007 ;     589 words ......Prince Edward Island-Canadian pension plan sponsors want to aid members' retirement preparation...Pension Protection Act of 2006 gave plan sponsors in the United States fiduciary relief...said. The PPA also encourages U.S. plan sponsors to implement automatic escalation provisions-...

SATISFACTION LEVELS UP: Manager searches down for year; Plan sponsors have...

Pensions & Investments;  November 26, 2001 ;     700+ words ......Fla. - Fewer defined contribution plan sponsors considered changing their service providers...survey by 401kExchange. However, those plan sponsors that are dissatisfied are more likely...the survey revealed. Some 11.7% of plan sponsors surveyed indicated they plan to change...

Plan sponsors embrace default investment alternatives; Ahead of final DOL...

Investment News;  July 23, 2007 ;     552 words ......2006 Pension Protection Act offers plan sponsors insulation from liability. It allows...managed account. While some advisers and plan sponsors are waiting for the department to issue...advice-driven managed account product to plan sponsors. So far, the Watkinsville, Ga.-based...

Understanding ERISA's safe-harbor requirements.(Fiduciary Corner)

Investment News;  October 9, 2006 ;     700+ words ......would amend safe-harbor requirements for retirement plan sponsors. The proposed...introduced a new safe harbor for plan sponsors who want to...available to plan sponsors of qualified...each of the safe-harbor procedures...

404(C): At 10 years old, safe-harbor rules prompt debate.(whether rules...

Pensions & Investments;  March 19, 2001 ;     700+ words ......Department of Labor promulgated safe-harbor regulations, industry insiders...spur defined contribution plan sponsors to provide more comprehensive...other issues; at this point, plan sponsors don't even consult 404(c...fierce debate, to provide plan sponsors with ...

Plan sponsors demand more employee financial education.

Employee Benefit News;  November 1, 2004 ;     700+ words ...Many plan sponsors are focused on increasing the number...financial education programs are driving plan sponsors to re-evaluate their retirement plans...have raised the issue in the mind of plan sponsors, notes Pamela Hess, defined contribution...

401(k) technologies help plan sponsors weather storms.

Employee Benefit News;  April 1, 2004 ;     674 words ......created many a rainy day for retirement plan sponsors in recent years. However, according...other diagnostic tools are increasing plan sponsors' capacity to benchmark their plans...offerings will increase dramatically as plan sponsors continue searching for ways to engage...

Top 10 mistakes made by retirement plan sponsors.

Employee Benefit News;  February 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ......it's time to get to a countdown plan sponsors can use. Below are the top 10 things that trip up retirement plan sponsors, so they can resolve to avoid...appreciate their responsibilities. Many plan sponsors fail to get a good grounding in...