Pension law prompts re-focus
US - Almost half of plan sponsors feel the new pension rules require attention in areas where internal resources are not presently focused, a poll by SEI has found.
Most plan sponsors felt managing the financial risks posed by the plan should be the top pension priority. By contrast, executives said their people were dedicating too much time to other areas. "More...
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