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DOL weathers the critics

Peter Westerman | February 13, 2012

DOL's "Budget Web Chat" (#DOLBUDGET) held Monday was an opportunity for social media users to exchange thoughts, concerns, questions and blame with the U.S. agency responsible for the welfare of workers, job seekers and retirees.

Fed delays ruling on Capital One buyout of ING

Peter Westerman | February 13, 2012

The Federal Reserve delayed its decision again on Capital One's proposed $9 billion acquisition of ING Direct.

Global pension funding levels drop in 2011

Peter Westerman | February 13, 2012

Declining discount rates and disappointing asset returns caused pension funding levels in major global markets to drop in 2011.

Check’s in the mail — maybe

Peter Westerman | February 13, 2012

Well, just in case you had your doubts, consider the resurgent debate over the payroll tax cut. The suits in Congress have until Feb. 29 to figure out whether to extend the politically popular tax cut and hopefully how to pay for it or simply let it expire.

Mesirow, PNC roll out 3(21) and 3(38) fiduciary service

Peter Westerman | February 13, 2012

Mesirow Financial and PNC Institutional Investments have introduced an ERISA Section 3(21) and 3(38) fiduciary service for Vested Interest retirement plan sponsors.

New York Life looks to recruit 3,700 in 2012

Peter Westerman | February 13, 2012

In the second year of aggressive recruiting, New York Life has announced that it hopes to hire as many as 3,700 new financial and retirement professionals, with a special focus on hiring women and those who serve the country's growing ethnic markets.

MassMutual Retirement marks third year of increased sales

Peter Westerman | February 13, 2012

Written sales for the retirement division in 2011 exceed $6 billion, a 13 percent increase over 2010 figures and making the year the highest for sales in the division's 65 years of existence.

Bank of America sees record HSA growth

Peter Westerman | February 13, 2012

Bank of Americas health savings account business rose 34 percent with the addition of 50,000 new accounts last year, the firm announced Monday.

401(k) Advisor Leadership Award finalists announced

Peter Westerman | February 13, 2012

Advisors with Greenspring Wealth Management, Retirement Resources Investment Corp and Plan Sponsor Advisors were among those nominated this year.

How-tos of offshore accounts: first, get a million

Peter Westerman | February 13, 2012

Look for legal ways to pare taxes. Here it gets complicated. For corporations, foundations, pension funds and others, controversial offshore maneuvers can help defer or avoid some taxes.

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