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RETIREMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENTS NEWSLETTER: October 2008

The Importance Of "Win-Win" Flexible Retirement Programs

"Under current law, there are certain obstacles to the ability of employers to implement these 'win-win' programs and, as the population ages, the disconnect between the law and the needs of the workplace will expand."

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New Survey Shows Greater Use Of Automatic Enrollment And Higher Participation Rates

This new survey provides the most up-to-date information available on current practices and trends in profit sharing and 401(k) plans. It shows that the trend toward greater sponsor involvement in plans continues. With the increase in the number of companies utilizing automatic enrollment, participation continues to climb.

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Employers Oppose Proposed New Pension Accounting Rules

According to a recent survey, employers believe changes to current pension accounting standards are necessary. However, most are not in favor of the changes proposed in the International Accounting Standards Board's (IASB's) preliminary views paper.

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