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A study by the DOL has alerted the AICPA to some issues with retirement plan financial audits.

The DOL’s release of the reworded fiduciary proposal was a critical event for the retirement industry—so there was no shortage of either positive or negative commentary.

U.S. workers, especially Generation Y, face persistent financial worry despite improvements in the economy.

Recognizing that the fiduciary standard applies to a myriad of highly specific circumstances, the DOL tried with its new proposal not to disrupt relationships between retirement plan advisers...

A new study shows the greatest funded percentage drop since 2008.

More Gen Xers than Baby Boomers surveyed agreed they are solely responsible for their retirement.

"As the fund matures, and the retired population grows, it's important that the rates reflect the changing demographics of our members," says Richard Costigan, chair of the CalPERS...

The Department of Labor has shared long-awaited rule language that will fundamentally impact the way plan sponsors work with plan advisers, touching off a strong industry provider response.

New rule language outlined by the Department of Labor will increase the number of advisers and brokers required to act as fiduciaries for investment clients.

Legislation in the New York State Senate and Assembly would provide protections and new disclosures for retirees whose pension assets and accrued benefits are sold or transferred by...

Witnesses at two U.S. House committee hearings discussed provisions of the ACA that are causing problems for employers.

After years of waiting, the retirement plan industry will later today see a revised “consumer protection proposal” from the Department of Labor that some expect to redefine ERISA’s...

A CEM benchmarking report deemed CalPERS as 'cost-advantaged.'

Executives say a new name for Wurts & Associates better captures the firm’s investment research focus and capabilities across consulting, risk advisory and OCIO services.

Nearly half of retirees wish they had started retirement earlier, according to a New York Life survey.

Trust in retirement plan service providers has dropped below last year’s levels, a study finds, but there’s an opportunity for discussions about ways to improve.

Changes approved for the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System do not violate the state constitution, the high court said.

Despite enormous industry attention paid to the case, some attorneys say a pending Supreme Court decision in the Tibble vs. Edison retirement plan fee litigation may not be...

Heather Beatty will manage relationships with institutional investment clients on the West Coast.

Hueler Income Solutions offers DC plan participants an out-of-plan lifetime income solution, but the Hueler Companies CEO says providers are making progress on being able to offer in-plan...