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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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...
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...
Retirement Industry People Moves
New Partner joins MKCI; DOL appoints leadership for 2021 Advisory Council; and ICMA-RC brings in new SVP and chief marketing...
The Argument to Save Pensions by Saving Unions
Some sources say growing union membership to previous levels could go a long way toward solving many of the most...
Employees Want More Help From Employers on Retirement
More than half of participants surveyed said a guaranteed retirement benefit would best meet their needs.
Active vs. Passive Investing: Understanding the Difference
Knowing how each type of investing works, as well as their advantages and disadvantages, can help retirement plan sponsors construct...
DOL Has a Bone to Pick With DST Systems ERISA Lawsuit Settlements
Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia is fighting his own lawsuit about the matter and objects to a provision in the...
Calling All PLANSPONSOR Plan Adviser of the Year Nominations
Does your retirement plan adviser go above and beyond for your plan and participants? Tells us their story by nominating...
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Investment Products and Service Launches
Vanguard announces plans to launch ultra-short bond ETF and Annexus Retirement Solutions releases Lifetime Income Builder.
ERISA Lawsuit Targets Mercedes-Benz Over Admin Fees
According to the complaint, during the class period, the plan paid between $239 and $567 per participant annually for retirement...
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Faces ERISA Lawsuit Over TDF Suite in 401(k) Plan
The lawsuit says the target-date funds were selected for the plan despite having no performance history and, when they continued...
Making the Savings Decision More Palatable for Participants
Research and real-life experience show that framing amounts employees need to save in smaller bits can help them increase and...
The Value of Having a Retirement Plan Committee Charter
While not required by ERISA, attorneys say a committee charter is a best practice that can help a plan run...
More Employers Prioritizing Health and Work-Life Balance
The Mercer/HERO Scorecard shows a growing consensus around the business case for well-being initiatives and an increase in social media...