NAGDCA Expects Movement on Retirement Reform in 2021
Priorities of the National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators is in recently introduced legislation, including allowing 403(b) plans to invest in CITs.
Latest News
Products |
Paychex Will Offer PEP in January
The company contends its PEP offers greater levels of efficiency, as it can be integrated with the Paychex payroll.
Congress Urged to Make Retirement Reform a Legislative Priority in 2021
Speakers at a Senate Finance Committee hearing called on legislators to create pathways for employers to support retirement savers with competing financial priorities, among other things.
IRS Issues Guidance on Auto-Enrollment Cap and Safe Harbor Notice Requirements
The guidance is intended to help employers that sponsor safe harbor plans comply with provisions of the SECURE Act.
Products |
myStockOptions Provides Year-End Financial Planning Guidance
Political results and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could affect year-end planning decisions for those holding stock.
Research Finds Workers Are Shifting Financial Priorities
The study shows more Americans are focusing on emergency savings accounts rather than long-term goals, including retirement.
Is There a Place for ETFs in Retirement Plans?
Exchange-traded funds offer benefits for both DB and DC plan investors, and, with advanced technology in recordkeeping systems, sources foresee a growing use of ETFs in DC plans.
Court Grants Dismissal of Rollins Inc. ERISA Challenge
A federal judge concluded that the plaintiffs have failed to exhaust potential administrative remedies.
Taxes in Retirement Negligible for Bottom Four Quintiles of Americans
However, the top quintile will pay 11%, according to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.
Majority of Employers Looking at Revamping Retirement Benefits
They are also giving serious thought to implementing emergency savings features and allowing participants to choose between a variety of benefits, Willis Towers Watson found in a survey.
Several Forces Will Drive Portfolio Positions for Institutional Investors
The pandemic, monetary policy and politics converge to drive changes to equity and fixed income allocations.
DC Plan Consultants Expect a Focus on Retirement Income
Consultants underscore the need to focus on outcomes, and a successful path forward relies on designing DC plans to help participants meet future retirement income needs.
Guidance on Missing Participants Listed as IRS Priority
The 2020-2021 Priority Guidance Plan says the agency will include guidance on uncashed checks.
Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Cognizant Technology 401(k) Plan Participants
The lawsuit alleges plan fiduciaries failed to ensure plan investments and fees were prudent.
Second Case Against Cerner Dismissed Then Reopened
The parties are now discussing a potential settlement, according to the court docket.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Schroders adds institutional director; BPAS CEO announces retirement; Alerus to acquire Retirement Planning Services Inc.; and more.
Mercer Re-evaluates Retirement Practices for 2021
More employers are emphasizing employee needs as they look to the new year, Mercer says.
UPenn Will Settle ERISA Fiduciary Breach Lawsuit
The filing of a stay motion related to a forthcoming settlement represents the beginning of the end for the complicated litigation.
Union Pension Funding Crisis Solution Remains Elusive
There are plenty of ideas to address the funding crisis facing certain multiemployer union pensions, but consensus federal legislation remains out of reach.
Products |
Investment Product and Service Launches
Domini Impact Investments releases mutual fund and ASI launches several ESG-focused funds.