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Attorneys say employers considering whether, and what type, of multiple employer plan (MEP) to join will want to closely monitor the progress of guidance anticipated from the Department...

Research finds few retirement savers have lowered savings rates or withdrawn money; however, those with lower incomes and in certain industries may be disproportionately affected.

The global equity markets dropped by about 20% during the first quarter before snapping back in the second. Analysts are pondering what comes next.

Analysts say the Department of Labor is officially reinstating the “five-part test” for determining fiduciary status.

The proposed rule aligns with the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest and the Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation adopted last year by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

The acquisition creates a comprehensive financial wellness solution for retirement plan participants that takes into account their full financial picture.

TRA acquires retirement plan administrator and Compass Advisors names retirement services director.

Though the majority of investment options for Estee Lauder’s 401(k) are CITs, the lawsuit argues the TDFs are more expensive private label CITs.

Calvert launches institute for responsible investing; BNY Mellon and Wilshire Associates create TDF platform; and intellicents to use Morningstar managed account service.

In a brief filed in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the DOL argues that employer actions mandated by the program are sufficient for establishing and maintaining...

The COVID-19 Cost Impact Model assesses the impact of the pandemic on health benefit costs, and MedFactor estimates the relative value of plan design changes.

Prior standards presumed that all Section 457 plans were not pension plans and, therefore, were not subject to pension plan reporting requirements.

Many older employees either want or need to work past the traditional retirement age; sources say it makes economical sense for employers to help them do so.

The warehouse club is also accused of breaching ERISA fiduciary duties by allowing the plan to pay ‘unreasonably high’ recordkeeping fees.

The proposed regulation would “confirm that ERISA requires plan fiduciaries to select investments and investment courses of action based solely on financial considerations relevant to the risk-adjusted economic...

The pooled employer plan (PEP) will utilize Aon Investments USA Inc., Aon’s investment solutions group.