PLANSPONSOR Magazine

COVER

40 Years of ERISA

The transformational law makes waves in the ­retirement plan industry not ­anticipated
in 1974

Art by Harry Campbell
UpFront |

In-Plan Annuities

Post-guidance, new solutions for managing longevity risk are needed
Survey Says |

ERISA Changes Over the Years

In the 40 years since the passage of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), a number of revisions have been made to the law.
Bells & Whistles |

Bells & Whistles

Recent product introductions that may be of interest to plan sponsors
Feature |

Learning the Rules

The fiduciary responsibility of investment committee members
Running the Fund |

The Optimized Plan

A proper study can help sponsors find many ways to improve outcomes
Done Deal |

Team Work

A plan sponsor gets participants unstuck
ETFs |

ETF Focus

Strategic Insight’s quarterly exchange-traded fund analysis
Tidbits |

Tidbits

Quotes, survey statistics and musings to use in employee communications, or just for a break from the grind.
Insights |

Problems, Solved?

My vision of retirement as I grew up was provided to me by my grandfathers; both were beneficiaries of long tenures at large companies—one in pharmaceuticals, and one...
Washington Update |

Washington Update

Summaries of the latest from Washington and the courts—what’s coming, what’s contemplated and what’s critical to plan sponsors.
Asset Class Focus |

Batten Down

Real assets can preserve purchasing power for retirees—and younger participants