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According to Manning and Napier survey data, as many as 27% of participants say they have actually proactively opted out of a TDF auto-enrollment at least once, because...

The desire to reduce fees is the top reason DC plan sponsors cite for contemplating changes in investment managers and recordkeepers, a study finds.

Sixty-one percent of employers now analyze the percentage of their employees on track to replace 80% or more of their final salary in retirement, up from 44% in...

The organization has issued a report analyzing what is working in DC plans and how the existing tools can be leveraged further.

 

The proposed Implementation Guide provides answers to questions intended to clarify, explain, or elaborate on the requirements of GASB Statement No. 75, and addresses a limited number of...

At various times between 2006 and 2009, according to EBSA findings, the plan was 100% invested in stock warrants. 

One adviser explains that if a plan has $1 million in assets, even a single basis point reduction in fees among 20 participants can, on average, save each...

Even though several funds see major outflows following highly-publicized management changes, Morningstar argues this tweak rarely effects fund performance.

The total cost could be $7.3 billion over the next 30 years, the institute estimates.

The DOL is still seeking information from DC industry providers and stakeholders regarding potential new and amended administrative class exemptions from the prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA. 

A significant amount of small businesses lack a retirement plan; however, a new study by LPL Financial suggests certain tax-incentive adjustments could encourage them to change.

Since 2010, an average of 229 new ESOPs have been created each year, the NCEO finds.

Only 33% of women said they are extremely knowledgeable about retirement income planning.

Effective April 1, the Aon Stock Fund was discontinued as an active investment option in the plan.

The NCCMP will pursue enactment of legislation for a new composite plan for multiemployer plan sponsors, among other things.

Medical bills are hurting the financial wellness of employees, particularly younger workers, a survey finds.

One ERISA attorney says he is encouraged by recent ESG product development in the DC space that is “about so much more than screening out stocks.”

Northern Trust collaborates with GuideStone Funds; Transamerica names head of Workplace Solutions; USI appoints VP of Retirement Services; and more.

The DOL said employers can either follow the safe harbor practices for group insurance plans or follow six guidelines.

However, today, only 15% of companies offer phased retirement.