May 8th, 2025 Insight on Plan Design & Investment Strategy Every Weekday Administration Senate Confirms Bisignano to Lead Social Security The former CEO of Fiserv Inc. was approved along party lines; his term will expire in January 2031. Compliance IRS Eases Rules on Pension Plans’ Use of Custom Mortality Tables The new guidance is part of the Trump administration’s broader shift toward deregulation and reducing the size of federal agencies.  Most Read Data and Research Employers Buckle Down on Pharmacy, Medical Costs Compliance 8th Circuit Tosses Wells Fargo Forfeiture Complaint on Lack of Standing Compliance DOL Eases Enforcement of New Rules for Paper Benefit Statements MARKET MIRROR Wednesday the Dow rose 284.97 points (0.7%) to close at 41,113.97, the Nasdaq rose 48.5 points (0.27%) to close at 17,738.16 and the S&P 500 rose 24.37 points (0.43%) to close at 5,631.28. The Russell 2000 rose 6.46 points (0.33%) to close at 1,989.65, and the FT Wilshire 5000 Index rose 225.76 points (0.4%) to close at 56,169.96. The 10-year Treasury note fell 8/32, bringing the yield to 4.282%. The 30-year Treasury bond rose 2/32, bringing the yield to 4.787%.  Data and Research 529, ABLE Account Assets Continue Steady Growth in Q1 Plan sponsors see expanded opportunities as 529s evolve beyond education savings. EVENTS:  PLANSPONSOR's Upcoming Livestreams:  PLANSPONSOR’s Upcoming Livestreams:  Check out the September and October Livestream events. September’s series will focus on Retirement Tier Investing.In October, the focus shifts to Retirement Income. More information and registration at this link:  SMALL TALK ON THIS DATE: In 1945, following Germany’s unconditional surrender, World War II in Europe officially ended at midnight on this day, although the war in the Pacific continued until the Japanese surrender in September. In 1950, police in Silkeborg, Denmark, were alerted to the discovery of a corpse in a bog; it was revealed to be a remarkably preserved bog body and was given the name Tollund Man. In 1970, a month after Paul McCartney announced that he had left the Beatles, the British rock group released Let It Be, their last original studio album to hit the record shops. In 1980, following a global vaccination program, the WHO officially declared that smallpox was eradicated; for centuries, the acute infectious disease was one of the world’s most-dreaded plagues. In 1999, Nancy Mace became the first woman to graduate from The Citadel, a military college in Charleston, South Carolina. In 2012, American artist Maurice Sendak, who was best known for his illustrated children’s books, died at age 83.  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