Schwab Retirement Technologies® (Schwab RT) is happy to announce the Fall 2008 training class schedule.
All training sessions will be offered via WebEx, and advanced registration is required. For registration and participation details, refer to the Webcast Instructions below the class listings.
All courses take place from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET.
| Session Name |
Date |
Description |
| Schwab Automated Retirement Processing (SchARP): Initial Release |
9/22/08 |
Presenter: Kristen Donovan – SchARP is
Schwab RT’s workflow management tool that allows for certain repetitive
tasks to be automated, minimizing exposure to risk and increasing operational
efficiencies. This presentation includes the set up and operation of
the initial SchARP release, including tasks such as Advance System
Date, Process Participant Requests, and Settle and Release Trades. Click
to register. |
| SchARP: Payroll Processing |
9/24/08 |
Presenter: Betty Lutchmaya – SchARP functionality
allows users to upload a payroll file, perform data checks, display a
payroll processing status, and provide a payroll history. This presentation
walks you through the steps for defining the parameters associated with
and the processing of a payroll file. Click to register. |
| Automated Contribution Arrangements (ACA) and SchARP |
10/1/08 |
Presenter: Betty Lutchmaya – ACA allows
for new plan participants to be set-up with a minimum deferral percentage
and regular annual deferral increases. The default investment election
for these participants is defined at the plan-level and may be customized
based on age. The SchARP processes with ACA include participant notification
and confirmation letters. This presentation covers the ACA functionality
available on Schwab RT Recordkeeping. Click to register. |
| SchARP: Trading & File Transfer |
10/9/08 |
Presenter: Frank Seta – SchARP allows
users to automate the process of creating trade files and processing
trade confirmations between Schwab RT Recordkeeping and Charles Schwab
Trust Company (CSTC) and to automate and schedule the transmission
of files to and from both CSTC and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Broker/Dealer) using SchwabLink®. This presentation covers each of these
new features. Click to register. |
| SchARP: Fee Processing |
10/15/08 |
Presenter: Jeffrey Ayers –SchARP fee
processing is available and offers automation, unlimited fee templates,
greater flexibility, additional options, and enhanced reporting. This
presentation covers the set up requirements and the steps involved in
fees processed using SchARP. Click to register.
|
| Mutual Fund Trading Restrictions |
10/22/08 |
Presenter: Claudia George – Mutual fund
companies may set trading restrictions or require additional information
about the investors in their funds. This presentation covers the set-up
and processing of redemption fees and excessive trading restrictions.
It also addresses the set-up and reporting requirements for compliance
with SEC Rule 22c-2 and for handling the complex issues faced when working
with multiple trading partners. Click to register.
|
| Schwab RT Release 3.0 Overview |
10/29/08 |
Presenter: Mary Ann Coss–The Schwab RT 3.0 Release includes important
features for Schwab RT Recordkeeping, Web, and SchARP. This presentation
covers the highlights of the new release, including the elimination
of the v-files, the ability to have greater than 50 funds and 15
sources in a plan, the ability for a participant to have multiple
self-directed brokerage accounts, additional security for Schwab
RT applications, and a newly designed plan sponsor and financial
advisor website. Click to register. |
| Schwab RT Security |
11/5/08 |
Presenter: Mary Ann Coss – The Schwab RT 3.0 Release introduces a new, role-based security system that lets you customize each user's access rights based on the specific tasks that user performs. You can restrict users to specific applications, menu options, plans, plan groups, and SchARP business activities. New security wizards also allow you to clone existing users and to manage email groups, SchARP roles, and recordkeeping profiles. Click to register. |
| Compliance Testing Preparation and Processing |
11/11/08 |
Presenter: Frank Seta – Compliance testing
requires important preparation, including data validation testing, prior
participant file population, and memo posting. This presentation covers
these preparations, provides information on the set-up requirements and
explains the compliance testing applications on Schwab RT Recordkeeping.
It also provides details on the ASC Export/Import process. Click to register.
|
| Eligibility Determination and Reporting |
11/18/08 |
Presenter: Claudia George –Eligibility
based on hours and improved eligibility reporting, both of which became
available with the 2.6 release in May 2008, will be covered in this presentation.
The use and set up of automated contribution arrangements and qualified
default investment alternatives will also be discussed. Click to register. |
For more information on class participation, current and future classes, or customized training, please visit us at www.schwabrt.com,
or contact Mary Ann Coss at maryann.coss@schwab.com.
