April 17th, 2025 Insight on Plan Design & Investment Strategy Every Weekday Investing Opportunities for Pension Derisking Remain, Despite April Funding Downturn Amid recent market volatility, pension funded status has taken a hit. It may also be time for some plan sponsors to pursue a pension risk transfer. Data and Research Pooled Employer Plans Lead to Higher Adviser, Plan Satisfaction: Report A new study shows employers express a 40% increase in plan adviser satisfaction after joining a pooled employer plan. Most Read Benefits Who Are the 43% of Americans Who Work After Claiming Social Security? Compliance DOL Submits Alternative Investments Rule to White House Department Compliance District Judge Tosses Verizon PRT Complaint MARKET MIRROR Wednesday, the Dow fell 699.57 points (1.73%) to close at 39,669.39, the Nasdaq fell 516.01 points (3.07%) to close at 16,307.16 and the S&P 500 fell 120.93 points (2.24%) to close at 5,275.70. The Russell 2000 fell 19.44 points (1.03%) to close at 1,863.48, and the FT Wilshire 5000 Index fell 1,129.18 points (2.10%) to close at 52,523.34. The 10-year Treasury note increased 5/32, bringing the yield to 4.282%. The 30-year Treasury bond increased 29/32, bringing the yield to 4.732%. SURVEYS 2025 DC Survey: Plan Benchmarking Trends in administration and design don’t apply to all plans equally. EVENTS Register for 2025 PLANSPONSOR National Conference Don’t miss the unique cross section of the retirement plan industry and engaging and insightful presentations and panel discussions throughout the conference, taking place at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, June 3 – 6, 2025. Find agendas for the half-day immersive workshops and the rest of the event at this link: SMALL TALK ON THIS DATE: In 1982, the Canada Act, also known as the Constitution Act, took effect, establishing certain individual rights, preserving parliamentary supremacy, and making Canada a wholly independent, fully sovereign state. In 2003, Anneli Jäätteenmäki was sworn in as prime minister of Finland, which became the second country (after New Zealand) to install a woman as head of both state and government. In 2011, the TV show “Game of Thrones,” based on George R.R. Martin’s fantasy book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” debuted on HBO. In 2014, Colombian novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez—winner of the Novel Prize for Literature—died at age 87. In 2018, first lady Barbara Bush—wife of George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the U.S.—died at age 92. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Sign up here to get NEWSDash directly in your mailbox! Unsubscribe | Manage Subscriptions | Contact Us Copyright ©2026 Asset International, Inc. All rights reserved. No reproduction without prior authorization. Modern Slavery Statement 2022 | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | Privacy (including cookies), Social Media & Legal 702 King Farm Boulevard, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20850