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Plan funding improved in most pension measures, despite the bond-market rally.

Boilermaker-Blacksmith National Pension Trust claims arbitrator Richard C. McNeill Jr. incorrectly ruled that GE satisfied the building and construction industry exemption. 

Some couples may need to have as much as $413,000 saved to afford premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket drug costs in retirement, according to new EBRI data.

Morningstar, iCapital expand access to alts; Manulife announces longevity innovation challenge with World Economic Forum’s UpLink; Nassau Financial Group launches fixed-indexed annuity product.

The document clarifies acceptable investments, the $2,500 limit and other items for the feature enabled by SECURE 2.0 legislation that is debuting this year.

The pension and investments manager expects de-risking strategies to remain attractive in 2024.

Plan sponsors should consider diversifying their fixed-income allocations in their investment menus, as well as exploring optional SECURE 2.0 provisions, to improve retirement readiness, according to MFS.

The Department of Labor filed a lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, claiming the third-party administrator became a fiduciary of the health plans by exercising control...

New MetLife data suggests that employers should re-evaluate their benefits strategies with this cohort’s needs in mind.

TIAA partners with hip-hop star Wyclef Jean on a new track to bring attention to the retirement gap.

The ASA requested that Congress identify and consider removing from the project certain DOL staff involved with the proposal.

The notice outlines methods sponsors may not use to counter the abuse of sidecar account matching contributions, instead asking for suggestions on how to limit abuse.

Non-cash benefits for highly paid executives that promote both physical and fiscal health are valuable offerings to attract and retain C-suite teams, a new Goldman Sachs Ayco survey...

NFP names Greene president of benefits unit; CFP Board appoints Boersen as chair; Carter joins Sanctuary Wealth; and more.

Franklin Templeton, Valkyrie, WisdomTree launch bitcoin ETFs; Prism Benefits officially launches and more.

Expanding and enhancing retirement plan features is among the top trends based on the company’s 2023 research.

The retirement income benefit was a bargaining chip in negotiations that included a UAW request to bring back a defined benefit pension plan.

Probably not worth the risk, but there is no ban on it.

Members of Congress and their invited experts discussed the pros and cons of the Department of Labor’s retirement security proposal.

The new offering aims to build emergency savings, emergency credit and loan repayment assistance for vulnerable workers.