Newsdash Insight on Plan Design & Investment Strategy from PLANSPONSOR
February 16th, 2018

2018 Best in Class 401(k) Plans

PLANSPONSOR is pleased to announce the fourth “class” of companies being given the Best in Class 401(k) Plan designation. There are 26 recognized plans this year.Read more >
Benefits & Administration
Case Study Warns of Effect of Move From Public DB to Public DC
The NIRS studied the case of Palm Beach, Florida, which it says offers “an important cautionary tale on the detrimental impacts of switching public employees from DB pensions to DC accounts.”Read more >
Equity Compensation Recipients Seek Financial Wellness Help
Equity compensation can serve many important functions in participants’ overall financial strategies. While employees utilize their benefits in multiple ways, they are most likely to do so to get needed cash (35%), make a large purchase (28%) or help prepare for retirement (11%), according to a survey from Schwab Stock Plan Services. Eighty percent of all respondents say they would be much more confident with the help of a financial adviser. Additionally, survey participants say they would take advantage of a financial wellness program—which would provide education, tools and resources to help with their overall financial health—if it were offered by their employer.Read more >
Products, Deals and People
Investment Products and Services Launches
EPIC incorporates StoryLine to platform; Sterling Capital adds R6 share class to select mutual funds; and PAAMCO launches alternative beta tool.Read more >
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