Universal Adoption of Student Loan Match Program Could Add $20.2B Annually to DC Plans, per EBRI
Borrowers in their 40s had a median 401(k) balance about 45% lower than peers without...
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Great Gray, iCapital to Partner On Private Market CITs
According to the firms, the vehicles will support liquidity management, manager selection, portfolio construction and...
Survey Findings
44.1% of responding recordkeepers said they do not support recordkeeping for any in-plan retirement income products.
Source: 2026 Recordkeeping Survey
Top Stories
Navigating the Current Landscape of GLP-1 Coverage
Attorneys from McDermott Will & Schulte review the costs, benefits and risks for employers to evaluate when deciding how their benefits address these popular medications.
Is There a Small-Balance Cashout Provision for Active 457(b) Plan Participants?
Experts from Groom Law Group and CAPTRUST answer questions concerning retirement plan administration and regulations.
ASA, SIFMA Urge SEC to Finalize Default E-Delivery Rule
More than 80,000 comments were submitted as of today’s deadline for public comment.
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Alleged Fake Support of DOL Alts Rule Spurs Congressional Request for Investigation
The Department of Labor is also requested to answer related questions by October 1.
CFA Institute: Private Market Access Alone Does Not Improve DC Outcomes
Research finds modest gains from some private asset allocations while highlighting liquidity, valuation and governance challenges for plan sponsors.
Crypto Legislation Fails Senate Cloture Vote
Had it passed, the bill would have potentially been amended to add other retirement industry-backed provisions.
PLANSPONSOR Roadmap: Private Markets in DC Plans
Speakers discussed which private assets could best be incorporated into defined contribution plans and through what vehicles they should be...
House Passes ESOP Framework Bill
One day before a midterm recess, the House of Representatives passed legislation to clarify fair market value for stocks purchased...
Total Retirement Savings Assets Topped $50T in Q2 up 7.9%, per ICI
Growth in the second quarter exceeded the first quarter’s losses.
Retirement Industry People Moves
SureCo names chief growth officer; Transamerica adds 2 leaders to retirement sales team; Gina Alsdorf joins Groom’s retirement services practice;...
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PLANSPONSOR Roadmap 2026 Livestream Series: Plan Investments
Every defined contribution retirement plan sponsor faces a growing list of consequential investment decisions. Knowing what choices to consider, which questions truly matter and when action is warranted is more challenging than ever. Join PLANSPONSOR for discussions and resources from industry experts and plan sponsor peers that cut through the noise.
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Industry Intelligence Spotlight
DB Plan Administration
A panel of experts discuss trends in the defined benefit plan sector. Speakers will also talk about ongoing management of DB plans—whether closed, frozen or active—and benchmarking DB plan providers. With many corporate...
Understanding Participant Behavior
The PLANSPONSOR Participant Survey examines the attitudes and behaviors of American workers participating—or not—in an employer-sponsored retirement plan. We’ll explore findings about respondents’ participation and saving decisions, retirement expectations and most-valued benefits. Speakers...
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Did You Know You May Be A Fiduciary?
If you sponsor a qualified retirement plan, you take on that weighty...
2026 Plan Sponsor of the Year
The Plan Sponsor of the Year finalists will be recognized—and the winners...
Rules/Regs
Inside the DOL’s ‘Alts’ Rule
When Daniel Aronowitz, assistant secretary of Labor and head of the Employee...
2026 Service Stars
The PLANSPONSOR Service Stars program recognizes recordkeeping staff who provide exemplary service...
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Breakdown of the Workforce
Who is working and how sponsors can use benefits to help fill...
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