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Alongside the introduction of three new funds, Fidelity has unveiled an “institutional premium” share class.    

With Millennials wanting more freedom and older workers wanting to stay in the workforce in some way, how will this impact employee benefits?

The Segal Group announces new president and CEO; USI Consulting names vice president and actuary; Merrill Lynch staffs new financial wellness role, and more.

According to ICI research, the vast majority of those who started the year with a DC plan account continued contributing to their plans throughout the year.

Keeping it simple for participants, paying attention to fees, and considering money market reform are transforming DC plan investment menus.

The private-label HSA investment platform is being offered to banks and credit unions.

The recordkeeper agrees to pay $31 million to cover claims of excessive fees in its retirement plans.

Promising new strategies mine technology—and entertainment—to promote financial security.

The use of stable value funds within defined contribution plans has evolved substantially in recent years and decades, with more changes right around the corner. 

The pension plan de-risking conversation plays out on a spectrum and often takes years—if not decades—to run from start to finish.

The IRS has announced a new strategy for retirement plan compliance efforts. What should plan sponsors do to prepare for their next compliance check questionnaire?

Employers are struggling with how to provide a valuable health care benefit in a cost-effective way, while employees, underprepared for retirement, view the projected health care costs as...

Two industry leaders take the big-picture view of employer-sponsored benefit programs, participant trends, and what will likely stay or change in the short and long term.

Leaders at Morningstar, BlackRock and John Hancock discussed retirement industry trends and challenges.

Participant education and communication must be part of a plan sponsor’s culture to get participants engaged with the retirement plan.

Many retirees wish they had delayed taking Social Security benefits in order to receive more income.

The final fiduciary rule is out, so what do you need to know? And, just as important, what can you do right now to prepare? 

Litigation is the main concern for DC plan sponsors right now.

Many parents put the interests of their children far ahead of their own retirement savings needs.

Boomers aren't doing that much better.