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The Delaware EARNS plan officially opened for registration, Vermont Saves is on track to launch sooner than anticipated and Rhode Island Secure Choice was signed into law.  

A Connecticut federal judge rejected the plan sponsor’s motion to dismiss, so the ERISA fiduciary breach case involving BlackRock TDFs will continue.

Experts recommended annuities in QDIAs would help participants avoid outliving their assets.

For plan sponsors, retaining older workers will require greater attention to plan designs that support workers at older ages.

Experts discuss the trends of streamlining the investment menu and adding lifetime income options

Challengers of the rule that allows environmental, social and governance factors to be considered in investment decisions cited the overturning of Chevron. 

BNY hires Minaya as global head of investments and wealth; Itami joins Lathrop GPM from Groom Law Group; Maxwell joins Pentegra as head of strategic accounts; and more.

PEPs play a key role in the proposal to Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy to get more independent contractors saving for retirement.

A New York State judge dismissed the complaint due to lack of standing and failure to demonstrate injury.

Lawmakers have presented retirement industry professionals a golden opportunity to help teachers instruct students about financial literacy and retirement readiness.

OneAmerica Financial to offer nonqualified compensation plans; Netchex partners with Vestwell on 401(k) plan for small and midsize employers; Orion launches stand-alone trading solution, bundle for new advisers. 

When dealing with employers going through a merger or acquisition, recordkeepers need to be flexible and offer a wide range of services, new research from Escalent finds.

The Kansas plan received a grant of $43.1 million.

A holding company has agreed to settle a lawsuit that alleged fiduciaries of its ESOP plan enriched themselves and shortchanged participants.

Recorded sessions provide valuable insights and education on plan administration and compliance, equipping plan sponsors with the knowledge needed to help employees achieve positive financial outcomes.

It could mean more lawsuits and overturned rules related to retirement plans.

Following a federal court order in Pennsylvania, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation is nearer to forcing a bankrupt construction company pension plan to pay more than $1 million...

General Electric Co. has been sued by former participants represented by law firm Schlichter Bogard LLP after completing a pension risk transfer with Athene in 2020.

FSI and SIFMA are also asking for the Retirement Security Rule to be vacated.