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Benefits | January 29th, 2021

Virginia Throws Its Hat Into the State-Run Retirement Plan Ring

A bill passed by state lawmakers would direct the state’s 529 plan board to set up and administer VirginiaSaves.

Products | January 28th, 2021

Investment Product and Service Launches

Broadridge and Third Economy launch ESG advisory service and SimCorp partners with Colmore on new data service.

Data and Research | January 28th, 2021

Survey Finds Limited Use of Alternative and ESG Investments in DC Plans

Plan sponsors’ view of participants’ investment sophistication and recent regulations could have something to do with it.

Compliance | January 28th, 2021

Defending Against Excessive Fee Cases: It’s All About Procedure

It’s crucial for plan sponsors to have and follow a good investment policy statement and to carefully document the reasons for all their decisions.

Compliance | January 27th, 2021

Rep. Neal Releases Policy Priorities for Equity in Retirement Security

The Ways and Means Committee chairman sets out goals for Social Security benefits, MEPs and automatic features in his list.

Compliance | January 27th, 2021

Lawmakers Want No ‘Surprise Billing’ for Health Benefit Plan Sponsors

Health benefit plan service provider disclosures have been added to ERISA Section 408(b)(2).

Compliance | January 27th, 2021

Sponsors Should Understand How to Use DOL Guidance on Missing Participants

Industry experts point out that not all suggestions from the DOL work for every plan sponsor, and they share tips for implementing the guidance and list unanswered questions.

Compliance | January 26th, 2021

Rep. Neal Introduces DB Plan Relief Bill

The bill contains provisions designed to improve the financial situation of multiemployer plans, as well as provisions for funding relief for single-employer defined benefit plans.

Compliance | January 26th, 2021

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 equity investments in Intel’s retirement plans were imprudent.

Investing | January 26th, 2021

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 should re-evaluate their glide path triggers.

Compliance | January 25th, 2021

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 legislation.

Products | January 25th, 2021

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 to a full request for proposals process.

Participants | January 25th, 2021

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.

Data and Research | January 25th, 2021

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 in the new year.

Compliance | January 25th, 2021

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 sponsors avoid operational errors.

Data and Research | January 22nd, 2021

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 fund fees have decreased.

Deals and People | January 22nd, 2021

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 officer.

Data and Research | January 22nd, 2021

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 vexing economic challenges facing Americans today, including retirement...

Data and Research | January 22nd, 2021

Employees Want More Help From Employers on Retirement

More than half of participants surveyed said a guaranteed retirement benefit would best meet their needs.

Investing | January 22nd, 2021

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 appropriate investment menus.

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