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The offering of company stock in defined contribution plans has declined since 2005, according to Vanguard.

After 13 years and a number of court opinions, all granting relief in the plaintiff’s favor, Nationwide has presented a motion to settle a lawsuit over its revenue-sharing...

While institutional investors are optimistic about equities in 2015, their outlook is tempered by market risks that are difficult to predict and control.

Employers remain committed to providing medical benefits for employees, and almost half have or will consider a private exchange for full-time active employees before 2018.

November inflows totaled nearly $53 billion for stock and bond funds, according to Strategic Insight’s monthly fund review.

NFP says acquisition of Foran’s insurance and advisory team expands its footprint and capabilities in New England markets.

Sun Life Financial now offers its suite of employee benefits and insurance solutions through the Gallagher Marketplace private employee benefits exchange.

College faculty and staff are better prepared for retirement than the general population, a survey finds.

Many retirees find the retirement life brings more satisfaction and less worry than they anticipated.

Responding to a request for information from the DOL, most industry groups said they believe no further regulation is necessary to govern use of brokerage windows in retirement...

Lockton announced the hire of a new senior staffer within the firm's Chicago-based employee benefits operation.

The U.S. Solicitor General filed a second brief with the United States Supreme Court supporting the plaintiffs in a closely watched case about 401(k) investment share classes and...

An updated page on the IRS website shares what records retirement plan sponsors should keep and for how long.

The IRS says it has improved its processing of determination letter applications for pension equity plans.

Krista Rivers will lead RMB Asset Management's institutional business development and client relationship efforts.

An amendment tacked on to the U.S House’s proposed spending bill would “permit trustees of severely underfunded [multiemployer] plans to adjust vested benefits.”

A recent deal between Northwestern Mutual and the London Stock Exchange Group brings more than $9 trillion in benchmarked assets under one roof.

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill that would extend funding and benefit rules for multiemployer plans.

Trends, legislation, regulations and litigation will continue to affect the retirement industry in 2015.

Addressing some commonly overlooked factors can improve preparations for retirement.