December 22nd, 2021 Insight on Plan Design & Investment Strategy Every Weekday Data and Research Report Suggests Ways to Improve Retirement Readiness Greater support from plan sponsors and lawmakers is needed to bolster individuals’ retirement readiness in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on retirement security. Administration Equity in Employee Benefits Communications Tips to ensure benefits communications reach all employees. Most Read Compliance IRS Proposes Regulations for Changes to SECURE 2.0 RMDs Opinions Encouraging Trends in 401(k) Plan Design Compliance What Increased Health Plan-Related Scrutiny Means for Plan Sponsors Market Mirror Tuesday, the Dow was up 560.54 points (1.60%) at 35,492.70, the Nasdaq gained 360.14 points (2.40%) to finish at 15,341.09, and the S&P 500 increased 81.21 points (1.78%) to 4649.23. The Russell 2000 climbed 63.07 points (2.95%) to 2,202.95, and the Wilshire 5000 closed 952.56 points (2.05%) higher at 47,392.08. The price of the 10-year Treasury note was down 4/32, increasing its yield to 1.475%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond decreased 27/32, bringing its yield up to 1.878%. Benefits Improving Equity in Employee Health Benefits Employers can take steps to ensure all employees are able to experience the same level of care. Improving Equity in Financial Benefits Retirement plan design changes can help close some equity gaps, but plan sponsors should first address differences in overall financial health among their employee demographics. Small Talk ON THIS DATE: In 1894, the Amateur Golf Association of the United States—later renamed the United States Golf Association—was formed in New York to govern the sport. In 1895, German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen made the first X-ray, of his wife’s hand. In 1956, Colo, the first gorilla to be born in captivity, was born at the Columbus, Ohio zoo. In 1989, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin was reopened, signifying the reunification of East and West Germany. WEDNESDAY WISDOM: “The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that will outlast it.”—William James, American philosopher, historian and psychologist Industry Intel Roundup—Thought Leadership PLANSPONSOR is pleased to present the next edition of our Industry Intelligence roundup. This week, we are featuring content from thought leadership authorities. The content was created to educate, inform and offer ideas for plan sponsors regarding plan design, investing, administration and compliance. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Sign up here to get NEWSDash directly in your mailbox! Unsubscribe | Manage Subscriptions | Contact Us Copyright ©2024 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