Keys to Facilitating Retirement Success
Guaranteed sources of income, low debt, a clear spend-down strategy and advisory services are four drivers of financial security in...
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CITs Overcoming Mutual Funds in 401(k)s
Collective investment trusts are the most used investment vehicle in the largest plans and are a close second among large...
Considering New Uses for SDBAs
Self-directed brokerage accounts could be the answer for meeting participants’ ESG investing desires and maybe guaranteed lifetime income needs.
D&I Efforts, ESG Investing and More Lawsuits Are Among 2021 DC Trends
Janus Henderson Investors reviewed study findings, recent legislation and litigation during a webinar.
Does Fear, or Encouragement, Prompt More Plan Participants to Act?
Providing both a view of retirement readiness progress or a shortfall encourages participants to engage with their savings, but shortfall...
Retirement Industry People Moves
IPS acquires CPA firm’s pension services group; Morgan Stanley at Work and Vestwell announce partnership; FPS Group rebrands as IPX...
Addressing Forgotten Accounts Can Improve Retirement Savings Outcomes
A better investment mix and increased savings are just two advantages participants who have disengaged with prior plan accounts gain...
Great-West Defendants Prevail in Appeal of Fee Challenge
Affirming a lower court ruling in its entirety, the 10th Circuit found that plaintiffs neither present evidence establishing the outer...
Lawmakers Urged to Act on Bills to Improve Retirement Savings
In addition to how to improve retirement savings opportunities for employees, the discussion addressed broader financial security and efforts to...
T. Rowe Price Names New CEO But Reaffirms Priorities
The firm’s CEO-to-be says the focus will remain on broadening ESG investing capabilities, transforming the retirement plan services business through...
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Investment Product and Service Launches
Vanguard to launch two active funds, reopen Wellington fund; As You Sow issues corporate 401(k) sustainability scorecard; MIM broadens investor...
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An Employer’s Foundation Gives Employees a Start on Emergency Savings
The KFC Foundation’s collaboration with a fintech provider uses technology, gamification and matching contributions to help KFC employees achieve at...
Newly Introduced Bill Aims to Increase Savings for Middle- and Low-Income Workers
The bill would replace the saver's credit with a government match on savings and give savers a COVID-19 recovery bonus...
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2021 Trends in Open Enrollment
Decision support is a top focus, and lessons learned from the pandemic are influencing this year’s season as well.
Former Senator Mike Enzi Leaves Legacy of Retirement Plan Reform
He was instrumental in finalizing the provisions of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, fought for help for multiemployer plans...
DOL Clears Up Timing for Lifetime Income Illustrations
The agency promised to issue a final rule ‘as soon as practicable’ and recognized transition time may be needed if...
Medical System’s Retirement Plans Target of Excessive Fee Lawsuit
The suit claims the use of an asset allocation solution for the medical system’s 401(a) and 403(b) plans funneled participant...
The Allure of PEPs for Current Plan Sponsors
PEPs offer some advantages worth considering even if plan sponsors already have help and think their plans are running fine,...
Aon-Willis Towers Watson Merger Proposal Called Off
In a statement, the firms say they have agreed to terminate their business combination agreement and end antitrust litigation filed...
Retirement Industry People Moves
ISIAH International partners with Hub International and Forest Capital Management; MassMutual hires investment management solutions head; and Retirement Clearinghouse adds...