CBSI on Forbes Best Banks in America List
Community Bank Systems, Inc. remains at the top of Forbes “Best Banks in America” list.
Feb 23, 2016
The name Forbes is synonymous with lists. From the wealthiest people in the world, to the most innovative companies, to the best business schools, Forbes is known for their high-profile rankings...
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5 Questions About the Participant Education Center
Planning for retirement can be complicated. That’s why we created our Participant Education Center, which provides users with retirement planning tools and more.
Feb 16, 2016
At BPAS, we understand that planning for retirement can be complicated. That’s why we created our Participant Education Center. This new web portal provides users with retirement planning tools that give...
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ACA Changes to Note for 2016
Here are some things you should know about the upcoming Affordable Care Act changes in 2016.
Dec 29, 2015
Delay on Excise Tax “Cadillac Tax” On December 18, 2015, President Obama signed the Omnibus spending bill, which provides a provision to delay the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Excise Tax, “Cadillac...
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BPAS Parent Company, Community Bank System, Inc. Completes Merger with Oneida Financial Corp.
Community Bank System, Inc. parent company of BPAS is expanding its financial footprint in central New York State.
Dec 28, 2015
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — December 7, 2015: Community Bank System, Inc. (“Community Bank System”) (NYSE: CBU), the parent company of Community Bank, N.A., announced today that it completed its merger with Oneida...
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Harbridge Consulting Group to Rebrand Under BPAS
Harbridge Consulting Group, LLC announced that it will consolidate its brand under two fundamental BPAS business lines.
Dec 16, 2015
Syracuse, NY – December 10, 2015. Harbridge Consulting Group, LLC (Harbridge), a BPAS Company, announced that it will consolidate its brand under two fundamental business lines: “BPAS Actuarial & Pension Services”...
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Quickly Approaching Changes for Measuring Retiree Group Benefits
Take a closer look at the changes for measuring retiree group benefits.
Nov 09, 2015
The Actuarial Standards Board has finalized the Actuarial Standard of Practice (ASOP) used in determining liabilities under FASB ASC 715-60 and GASB 45. ASOP No. 6 (ASOP 6) provides guidance and...
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Healthcare Alert! Reminder of Transitional Reinsurance Program Submission
Read the latest update on the Transitional Reinsurance Program timing and payment schedule.
Oct 26, 2015
The Transitional Reinsurance Program is in the second year of the 3 year program which is funded by a per covered member fee paid by most* group health plans to the...
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PBGC Solvency Projections Improve
The Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC), the government agency that insures private-sector defined benefit pension plans, just released its 2014 Projections Report.
Oct 19, 2015
The Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC), the government agency that insures private-sector defined benefit pension plans, just released its 2014 Projections Report. Each year the PBGC runs thousands of projection simulations...
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Pensioner’s Are Not Expected to Live as Long as Previously Thought
The 2015 mortality tables have been released. Here's what you need to know.
Oct 12, 2015
On October, 8, 2015, the Society of Actuaries (the “SOA”) released an updated mortality improvement scale for pension programs called Scale MP-2015. Incorporating two additional years of mortality data from the...
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How BPAS Supports Our Troops
Read how BPAS has been honoring our military through a variety of charities and other fundraising efforts with this infographic.
Sep 28, 2015
At BPAS, we are grateful to the men and women who served, and are currently serving, in our military forces. Our employees honor these brave men and women through a variety...
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