Eight tips to avoid crashing your pension and benefits operations in mergers
Article Abstract:
The potential financial dangers that acquiring companies may face when merging with other firms, particularly the added challenge of merging their pension and benefits programs, are cited. An eight-point guide for preventing such potential losses is presented. The guide can serve as a framework for assessing the advantages and disadvantages of mergers, specifically involving the costs and operations of pensions and benefits programs.
Publication Name: Pension World
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0098-1753
Year: 1993
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Is your retirement administration system getting the job done?
Article Abstract:
Numerous pension programs are now available to employers and these require sophisticated administration techniques. Frequently, company management find out that they must install additional personnel and computer technology to be able to administer the programs to theiremployees. Employees, too, must be able to understand what the company is offering to them and they should be assisted to make the best choices offered.
Publication Name: Pension World
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0098-1753
Year: 1993
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404(c) regulations create conundrum for plan sponsors
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Plan sponsors are puzzled over the requirements regarding participant communication under the new Section 404(c) regulations. The requirements are particularly confusing for sponsors seeking to manage their fiduciary responsibilities in participant-directed plans since they impose open-ended liabilities which can only be avoided by meeting an unclear standard. An examination of this conundrum is conducted.
Publication Name: Pension World
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0098-1753
Year: 1993
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