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Products | January 19th, 2018

Wolters Kluwer Releases Guide About Tax Reform Effects

A white paper unpacks aspects of the new law that will affect a wide range of retirement, benefits and payroll professionals.

Data and Research | January 19th, 2018

Unbundled Plans Gained Significant Ground in 2017

Today, just 8.8% of “mega plans” with assets greater than $1 billion utilize a fully bundled structure.

Deals and People | January 19th, 2018

Retirement Industry People Moves

WEX Health and dailyVest form collaboration for HSA consumers, and FIA promotes consultants and analysts within the firm.

Data and Research | January 19th, 2018

Fiduciary Questions Still Stymie In-Plan Income for Many Sponsors

Plan sponsors cite a number of reasons for being unlikely to offer an annuity-type product in the near term; top reasons include the belief that it is unnecessary...

Participants | January 18th, 2018

Participants Made Record-Low Number of Trades in 2017

Part of the very light trading activity can be explained by the prevalence of target-date funds, the largest asset class in the Alight Solutions 401(k) index.

Data and Research | January 18th, 2018

Study Proposes a “Simple” Strategy for Retirement Income

“We’re not suggesting things that take a lot of expense—the strategy uses existing tools plan sponsors have as well as existing capabilities of providers,” Steve Vernon, a research...

Products | January 18th, 2018

Investment Products and Services Launches

American Century releases first ETFs, and Putnam reveals two ESG fund offerings.

Investing | January 18th, 2018

NYC Pension Fossil Fuel Divestment Sparks ‘Modern ESG’ Investing Debate

ACCF agrees theoretically with the possibility that environmental and social factors are materially important to institutional investments, instead accusing New York City of failing to live up the...

Administration | January 17th, 2018

A Retirement Draw Down Strategy Starts With Education

Plan sponsors need to give participants the education and tools they need to develop a strategy for spending assets in retirement.

Compliance | January 17th, 2018

University of Chicago 403(b) Suit Gets Claims Added Back

A federal judge had dismissed claims related to one of the university’s plans, but a new complaint, and a new plaintiff, bring back those claims.

Data and Research | January 17th, 2018

Those Close To and In Retirement Still Feeling Unprepared

A significant number of retirees and pre-retirees report that they feel unprepared to navigate financial shocks and unexpected expenses, according to a survey from the Society of Actuaries.

Administration | January 17th, 2018

Verizon Pensioners Still Want to Recoup ERISA Protections

In a followup interview with Jack Cohen, Association of BellTel Retirees chairman, he says his association and others warned the PBGC that risk transfers would harm the insurance...

Data and Research | January 17th, 2018

Millennials May Have Wrong Expectations About Retirement

One-third (34%) of Millennials say they plan to save $200,000 or less to be comfortable in retirement, according to a survey by Aperion Care.

Administration | January 16th, 2018

City and County Retirement Systems Struggling With Funding

While research suggests the funded status of state and local pension plans is inching closer to that of state pension plans, data shows their funded status is still...

Participants | January 16th, 2018

Pressing Financial Needs Derail Successful Savers

Survey data shows a sizable group of retirement plan participants have lowered their contributions in the last year to address debt, unexpected bills, health care costs and other...

Administration | January 16th, 2018

Ascensus Finds Increase in 401(k) Employer Contributions

Market returns, adoption of safe harbor plans and more education to participants can be attributed to this increase.

Compliance | January 16th, 2018

Vanderbilt University 403(b) Plan Suit Continues to Next Stage

While some claims were dismissed, others were moved forward.

Products | January 16th, 2018

SPARK Rolls Out Updated RFP Guide

The new edition aims to support the needs of employers providing defined contribution plans by enabling service providers to prepare consistent RFP responses, resulting in reduced response times...

Compliance | January 12th, 2018

Court Orders Plan Fiduciaries to Restore Losses for Misusing Plan Assets

The Department of Labor found fiduciaries failed to remit salary deferrals and loan repayments and withdrew assets from the plan trust to use for non-plan purposes.

Deals and People | January 12th, 2018

Retirement Industry People Moves

Colony Enacts Mergers with Bridgewater Wealth and BWA; Multnomah Group Hires Former Investment Consultant; American Century Hires ETF Initiative Specialists; and more.

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