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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a case about whether premium subsidies are available for individuals who purchase health care insurance on federally-run exchanges.

The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) announced the completion of its Investment Branch leadership restructuring.

Microsoft had a desire to help participants optimize benefits usage and their retirement readiness.

Average health care costs are expected to increase by 5.5% to $11,304 per employee in 2015, according to Aon Hewitt.

 

Fiduciaries often cite asset leakage as a major challenge in running a 401(k) plan, but one provider says there may be a straightforward solution to slowing loan-related leakage.

Historical index data for the Endowment Index is now available through major index and investment databases.

The outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) search is a formidable task even for experienced retirement plan committees, says Ronald Klotter, managing director of Strategic Investment Group.

Funded ratios of public pension plans rose modestly from last year, but remain near 70% despite several strong years of post-2009 investment returns, according to Milliman.

More than three-quarters (78%) of nonqualified retirement plan sponsors surveyed indicated they have some concerns and challenges with their plans.

State Street Corporation has revealed it is under investigation for its solicitation of asset-servicing business for public retirement plans.

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request to review an appellate court’s decision in a case concerning retirement plan recordkeepers and fees.

Midterm election results are often interpreted to mean different and contradictory things—but there appears to be some consensus in the retirement industry about the new political landscape in...

The U.S. Supreme Court heard statements Monday in M&G Polymers v. Tackett, about collective bargaining agreement (CBA) provisions for retiree health care benefits.

Longevity annuities could help many individuals use their retirement assets most effectively to achieve financial security, according to a new paper.

PIEtech Inc. unveiled the new myMoneyGuide financial advice delivery solution, which provides streamlined investor education and one-on-one participant support.

Bringing more than 20 years of experience in the health care industry, Ted M. Makowiec has joined The Segal Group’s Midwest region as a vice president and health...

Karen Amato, R.N. joined Lockton’s Washington, D.C., employee benefits operation as the director of Health Risk Solutions.

Eighty-three percent of middle-income Baby Boomers have not had any type of formal training or education about topics related to retirement financial security, a survey finds.

Jeffrey Johnson has joined Pentegra Retirement Services as a regional director for Pentegra’s qualified plan sales. 

 

Alternative assets skyrocketed over six years, from $83 billion at the end of 2008, to $304 billion in...