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The appellate court stuck with its March ruling that claims involving individualized monetary losses cannot be pursued as mandatory class action lawsuits.

Run by state treasurers, the program is intended to help plan sponsors and recordkeepers remedy payments that have been made, but not cashed.

The agreement ends a nearly 8-year legal dispute concerning plaintiffs receiving fewer benefits due to outdated actuarial tables.

A new paper suggests investors focus on the meaning behind a retirement income product selection, instead of comparing the array of products in the market.

Supporters say the proposal would reduce litigation fears and expand retirement investment options, while critics warn it will weaken longstanding investor protections.

Lincoln Financial promotes executives to committee roles; Empower taps new lead for government, Taft-Hartley business; and more. 

Speakers said SECURE 2.0, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and new DOL rules should shape retirement plan committee priorities.

Baillie Gifford debuts US exchange-traded funds; Voya launches multi-manager alternative collective investment trust for defined contribution plans; and more.

According to Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, the administration will turn to broader retirement access proposals after the July launch of the new investment program for children.

Advisers and providers praised top target-date funds but said personalized investing is on the horizon for defined contribution plans.

88% of plan sponsors said nonqualified deferred compensation plans effectively create long-term financial wellness, according to a survey from PLANSPONSOR and Newport.

The Investment Company Institute looked at the impact of rollovers on US retirement savings.

Speakers recommended key tasks plan sponsors can perform to ensure a smooth transition between service providers.

Panelists at the 2026 PLANSPONSOR National Conference said new Department of Labor rules could give employers more room to innovate, but documentation burdens will rise.

The contribution limit for health savings accounts will increase to $4,500 from $4,400 for 2027.

Speakers at the PLANSPONSOR National Conference said employers are still evaluating guaranteed income products to create income from accumulated defined contribution balances.

Speaking at the PLANSPONSOR National Conference, the Employee Benefits Security Administration head touted his focus on reducing ‘meritless cases.’

One-fourth of respondents answered no more than 25% of financial questions correctly, according to the TIAA Institute and Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center.

Formerly a regional head for Apollo Global Management, his priorities will include selling lifetime income products.

As postage costs rise and digital delivery expands under SECURE 2.0, plan sponsors are rethinking how to best reach participants.