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Schlichter Bogard Files 4 ERISA Complaints Related to Voluntary Benefits
The cases allege breaches of fiduciary duty related to premiums for voluntary benefits not subsidized...
Survey Findings
Single-employer 401(k) plans account for more than $8 trillion of the $12 trillion in U.S. defined contribution assets.
Source: 2025 Recordkeeping Survey
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Roth Catch-Ups, Alternative Investments Are Top of Mind for 2026
Other SECURE 2.0 provisions and pending legislation on 403(b) investments are also expected to shape sponsors’ compliance priorities.
DOL Pledges to Push Back on ‘Regulation by Litigation’
Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling also promised on Wednesday to deliver a new rule on the inclusion of private assets in...
Lawmakers, Experts Urge ‘Choice’ in Congressional Hearing on Annuities
Witnesses from both industry and academia urged Congress to expand retirement income options in 401(k)s — while calling for clear guardrails and...
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DOL Pulls Amicus Brief That Supported Plaintiffs in Yale 403(b) Case
The Department of Labor has withdrawn a brief filed during the Biden administration backing allegations that Yale University’s employees paid...
AARP Seeks Private Markets Investment Analyst
The chosen individual will ‘research, analyze and evaluate investment opportunities’ in asset classes that include private equity and private credit.
Schlichter Bogard Files 4 ERISA Complaints Related to Voluntary Benefits
The cases allege breaches of fiduciary duty related to premiums for voluntary benefits not subsidized by employers.
How Many Catch-Up Elections Are There in 2026?
Experts from Groom Law Group and CAPTRUST answer questions concerning retirement plan administration and regulations.
EBSA Expands Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program
According to the agency, the self-correction program now includes those multiple employer welfare arrangements that failed to submit required Form...
Delta, Plaintiffs Agree to Stay Case, Consider Settlement
The pause of a complaint related to underpayment of spousal pension benefits offers the parties 120 days to undertake private...
Federal Agencies Propose Changes to Health Plan Price Transparency Rules
The jointly issued proposal would expand data disclosures, expose utilization patterns and increase compliance responsibilities for employer-sponsored plans.
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SECURE 2.0: Putting It Into Practice
Some provisions from the SECURE 2.0 Act are already in effect — and many are still on the way — helping to expand access to employer-sponsored retirement benefits and increase retirement readiness for...
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Keynote: The Resurging Workforce: Optimism and Expectations for the Future
Roger Gray shares insights from Bank of America’s Workplace Benefits Report covering everything from optimism in the workplace, to pay equity and steps employers can take to improve workplace wellness.
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Breaking Down Invisible Barriers: What’s Standing Between Employees and Retirement Readiness?
Edelman Financial Engines, LLC dives into recent research conducted in partnership with Cerulli Associates that uncovers the invisible barriers that are inhibiting more widespread employee adoption of managed accounts, thus standing in the...
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Benefits at Work: How Financial Wellness Fuels Productivity
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Speakers at the 1st event in the PLANSPONSOR Roadmap: SECURE 2.0 series...
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