Active vs. Passive Investing: Understanding the Difference
Knowing how each type of investing works, as well as their advantages and disadvantages, can...
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The Value of Having a Retirement Plan Committee Charter
While not required by ERISA, attorneys say a committee charter is a best practice that...
Survey Findings
Both ESG investing and in-plan retirement income solutions are used by fewer than one in eight DC plans, and it is unclear what effect regulatory changes will have on sponsor interest.
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Creating an Effective LDI Strategy for 2021
Defined benefit plan sponsors need to look at different tools for making their liability-driven investing strategies more efficient, and they should re-evaluate their glide path triggers.
Rep. Neal Introduces DB Plan Relief Bill
The bill contains provisions designed to improve the financial situation of multiemployer plans, as well as provisions for funding relief...
Intel Prevails Again in Case Over Alternative Investments in TDFs
A federal judge found the plaintiffs in most cases did not provide sufficient evidence that the hedge fund and private...
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Self Employed Ministers’ 403(b) Contributions’ Effect on Compensation
Experts from Groom Law Group and Cammack Retirement Group answer questions concerning retirement plan administration and regulations.
Senator Portman Announces Retirement, Eyes Final Reforms
Retirement industry practitioners will be eagerly watching the House and Senate for progress on the SECURE Act 2.0 and related...
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Service Launches to Help Plan Sponsors Evaluate PEPs, PPPs
PEP-RFP.com offers three levels of service, from access to a database about pooled plan providers and their pooled employer plans...
Retirees and Near-Retirees Need an Annual Financial Checkup
Retirement plan sponsors can remind participants to review their finances and provide resources for them to do so.
Employers Continuing to Adjust Benefits in 2021
A Conrad Siegel report reveals challenges employers faced with their benefits in 2020 and what changes plan sponsors are making...
Avoiding Retirement Plan Operational Errors
Understanding the plan document, establishing a plan administrative policy, having good service providers and doing regular checks can help plan...
403(b) Plan Investment Lineups Have Changed
Since regulations were passed in 2007, mutual funds have been embraced more by 403(b) plan sponsors and participants, and mutual...
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PLANSPONSOR 2021 Plan Progress Series: Complying With New Regulations/Legislation
Many provisions of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act went into effect in 2020, but the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act last spring...
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Making Its QDIA Personal
This sponsor’s default investment is now managed accounts.
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Electronic Upgrade
Guidelines to protect plan documents that go digital.
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Striking the Right Balance
An IPS provides guidelines and operating procedures.
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Another Line of Defense
When following a prudent process does not defend a claim.
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