SEC Intends to Charge State Street for Solicitation Practices
Last year, State Street revealed it was under investigation for its solicitation of asset-servicing business for public retirement plans.
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Catastrophic Claims Warrant Use of Stop-Loss Insurance
A report reveals the top 10 catastrophic claim conditions and highest-cost stop-loss claims, as well as emerging trends and considerations for employers with self-funded health benefits.
Arnerich Massena Appoints New Retirement Leader
Jacob O’Shaughnessy has been promoted to lead retirement services at Arnerich Massena.
Many TDFs Fall Short, AllianceBernstein Says
The funds need broader asset allocation and open architecture, according to the investment firm.
Why Institutionalize Your DC Plan Investments?
Why wouldn’t investment approaches used in DB plans to enhance returns and keep costs down be appropriate for DC plans?
Groom Lawyer Rejoins Firm Following Senate Staff Role
Michael Kreps has rejoined the Groom Law Group to help expand the premier policy practice.
Assessing Equities After Whirlwind Decade
Some investors believe equity markets are dangerously inflated. Others see strong fundamentals and room for optimism. Who’s right?
Millennials Better Savers Than Boomers
More younger savers have increased their retirement contribution in the past year.
When Procurement Is Involved in the RFP Process
Procurement departments can help with the efficiency of the RFP process, but they shouldn’t just be left to their own devices.
Non-ERISA 403(b)s Off the Radar
Non-ERISA 403(b)s are not under regulatory scrutiny. Is that a good thing or bad thing?
Plan Sponsors Should Be Encouraged to Use Auto Features
A recent survey looked at the reasons retirement plan sponsors do not use automatic plan features.
Fiduciary Rule Grilled on Capitol Hill
Labor Secretary Perez was just about the only witness called to a recent Congressional hearing to actually defend the DOL’s fiduciary redefinition effort.
ERIC Says ACA "Clarification" Broadsided Employers
The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) says a new cost-sharing rule has no basis in law.
Bill Would Block Multiemployer Plan Benefits Cuts
The bill would repeal the provision in recent pension reform that would allow multiemployer plans to cut benefits.
ERIC Makes Recommendations for Wellness Rule
The ERISA Industry Committee has commented on the EEOC’s proposed rules for employer wellness programs.
A Financial Wellness How-To
More retirement plans may be adding financial wellness programs, due to increased interest in participants' retirement readiness.
Re-enrollments Remain a Poorly Leveraged Plan Booster
Only 7% of plan sponsors answering a J.P. Morgan survey have previously conducted a re-enrollment.
World’s Largest Coal Company Faces ERISA Suit
A former employee of Peabody Energy is suing the coal producer over company stock investments in its DC plans.
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Council Says Action on ACA Needed Now
The American Benefits Council has issued legislative recommendations for improving the ACA.
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Oregon Legislature Approves State-Run Retirement Plan
The bill would require private-sector businesses to offer retirement accounts to employees.