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Retirement plans’ private investments is the top priority of Blackstone’s defined contribution unit.

Significantly more companies are considering introducing benefits in the next 2 years than eliminating them, according to Goldman Sachs Ayco.

President Ralph Haberli will serve as acting CEO, while Shah will continue in an advisory capacity until the end of the year.

The Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index again found the Netherlands to have the best retirement system.

A livestreamed flagship conversation is scheduled for October 23. 

The legislation would codify the executive order issued by President Donald Trump in August.

The plaintiffs allege that the institution breached its fiduciary duty by choosing not to use forfeited funds to reduce plan expenses, even though contributions had already been offset.

Broadening access to defined contribution plans could increase retirement readiness by 19 percentage points, according to the report.

The subscription service aims to assist retirement plan fiduciaries with choosing the retirement income options that best fit their participants’ needs. 

Investors moved away from U.S. large-cap equities and into bonds in the year’s third quarter, particularly in September, according to Alight Solutions.

The legislation continues to receive bipartisan support, with one of the bills recently advancing out of committee in the House. 

Common interest agreements between legal firms and the Department of Labor have attracted prior criticism but they are less likely to occur under the Trump administration. 

IRS appoints Jarod Koopman acting chief tax compliance officer; TIAA hires Rob Crothers to lead business development; June Kim leaves CalSTRS, joins CalPERS; and more.

Industry experts discussed the adoption and use of retirement income products, including what can drive better outcomes for plan participants.

A recent whitepaper describes the funds, widely used for capital preservation, as ‘predictable, flexible and principal-protected.’

Bernstein, Nationwide, Transamerica and Fiducient Advisors launch PEPs; State Street launches Treasury bill ETF.

Good succeeds David Musto, who will transition to the role of executive chairman.

The announcement comes one day after the tax regulator began furloughing employees because of the ongoing government shutdown. 

With more than 20 years of experience, Selenski has expertise in pensions, retirement savings policy and organizational management. 

Employers who are required to comply with the state-run retirement savings program will be notified and provided with registration details.