Compliance

The legislation would prohibit PBM kickbacks, increase transparency in hospital billing and extend the deadline for filing Form 5500 disclosures.

The Supreme Court found the machinists’ national pension fund did not mishandle calculation of employers’ unfunded vested balances.

According to the district court, allegations of underperformance were not supported; however, the plaintiff may refile.

In addition to extending the deadline for plans to permit distributions, the notice clarified reporting requirements for plan sponsors and insurance carriers.

The investment accounts for children promise simplicity, but financial experts say they are more likely to provide just another twist to the maze of savings vehicles.

The plaintiffs accuse plan fiduciaries of keeping imprudent funds and favoring an affiliated manager.

Speakers addressed what plan fiduciaries should consider as the rulemaking process continues and when to anticipate a final rule.

The acting secretary of labor defended the administration’s fiscal 2027 budget as offering a more efficient approach to job training, while senators questioned cuts.

Artificial intelligence is changing workflows across many industries, but experts caution that the new tool requires prudent oversight.

Plan sponsors received revised guidance reflecting student loan repayment benefits made permanent and more.

Updated FAQs provide new detail on merger approvals, withdrawal liability calculations and post-merger restrictions.

Lawmakers say the ‘Charity Parity Act’ would eliminate extra costs and paperwork for direct donations from workplace retirement accounts. 

The temporary policy gives retirement plan administrators more flexibility as federal regulators finalize guidance.

The decision marks the first appellate court ruling in a forfeited funds case, with a plethora of similar cases awaiting decisions on their appeals.

The ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Ways and Means cited the ‘very concerning’ reports of redemption caps on retail private credit funds.

The complaint claims the automaker improperly charged 401(k) participants for administrative costs and allowed excessive service-provider fees.

The president and his advisers float the idea of borrowing elements from Australia’s vast superannuation regime, but experts question how far Republicans are willing to go.

The plaintiffs’ law firm expanded its campaign against employers over supplemental insurance offerings, arguing that workers are overpaying for critical coverage.

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation is following recent efforts from other retirement regulators that have increasingly weighed in on litigation to support employers.

Experts recommend not prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence—but controlling its dangers.