Why Some ERISA Litigation Trends May Turn in 2021
It may seem like the pace of ERISA litigation will never slow down, but one ERISA attorney says he is not so sure about that.
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Strong Performance Attracts 401(k) Investors Back Into Equities
Their portfolios' exposure to equities is back to pre-pandemic levels.
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New Health Benefit Offering Can Reduce Employer Health Care and Lost Productivity Costs
UBERDOC for Employers makes health care more accessible and can be paid for using a health savings account or medical flexible spending account.
GE Transfers Some Pension Obligations to Insurer
Approximately 70,000 retirees will receive their monthly benefit checks from one of Athene’s subsidiaries.
Despite Challenging Year, CRDs and Plan Leakage Were Sparse
Recordkeepers say they saw low uptake for coronavirus-related distributions and loans, a stark contrast from what was predicted when the CARES Act was passed in March.
Pandemic Puts a Damper on Workers’ Retirement Outlook
More than half say their employment prospects have been hampered by one or more negative impacts, be it a furlough, a layoff, a pay cut or other measure.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Raymond James Financial acquires NWPS; Vestwell names retirement services president; and more.
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Investment Product and Service Launches
Nuveen expands TDF solutions with new series; Avantis releases first bond ETF; Vanguard lowers minimum investment for target retirement funds; and more.
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OneAmerica Introduces Combo Retirement Plans Solution
The tool allows tax-exempt plan administrators to manage several DC retirement plans simultaneously.
Two Pro-ESG Investing Bills Introduced in House
Two bills proposed by Congressional Democrats would require certain parties to disclose whether and how they are taking environmental, social and governance factors into account while managing institutional...
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Ameritas Offers GPS Platform, 403(b) Program
The firm says the aim with each is to help participants reach their financial goals.
Financial Education, Protecting Savings Themes for Plan Sponsors in 2021
Defined contribution plan sponsors are rethinking investments, but not much interested in annuities, T. Rowe Price finds.
A Conversation With a Union Pension Funding Advocate
One outspoken advocate for the Butch Lewis Act says the time is ripe for addressing the funding challenges faced by union sponsored multiemployer pension plans.
DOL Adopts New Prohibited Transaction Exemption
The regulator has finalized a potentially important new prohibited transaction exemption.
Plan Design Decisions Can Reduce Overconcentration in Company Stock
Research from Vanguard supports the continuation of rethinking decisions about company stock offerings in defined contribution plans.
COVID-19 Having Major Impact on Pensions
Many terminated or furloughed employees have taken early retirement, curtailing contributions and raising payout obligations.
Establishing a Retirement Plan Committee
Why plan sponsors need a committee, what committees do and who to appoint to a committee.
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Annexus Retirement Solutions Launches to Address In-Plan Guaranteed Income
The new division of Annexus will focus on “re-engineering” target-date fund (TDF) structures to better enable guaranteed lifetime income as part of defined contribution (DC) plans.
What Plan Sponsors Should Consider When Selecting Actively Managed Funds
Performance history is not the best way to choose the right actively managed funds, and fees should be scrutinized.
Guaranteed Income, Private Equity Coming Soon to a TDF Near You
Legislation, regulations and market volatility will serve as catalysts for inclusion of income products and private equity in target-date funds, asset managers suggest.