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...
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House Passes ESOP Framework Bill
One day before a midterm recess, the House of Representatives passed legislation to clarify fair...
Survey Findings
44.1% of responding recordkeepers said they do not support recordkeeping for any in-plan retirement income products.
Source: 2026 Recordkeeping Survey
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Plan Sponsors Increase Focus on Health Plan Fiduciary Roles
Experts stress the importance of setting financial controls with providers during the request-for-proposal process, especially regarding pharmacy benefits.
Proposal Would Enable Workers in ‘Physically Demanding Jobs’ to Claim Social Security at 60
The bill comes as estimates say trust fund depletion under existing benefit and revenue provisions could come in 2032.
DC Plan Participants Struggle to Understand Private Markets Despite Interest
An Invesco survey found defined contribution plan participants struggled to identify assets that counted as private markets.
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Leveraging ICHRAs for Healthcare Cost Predictability
With employers seeking ways to tackle premium hikes, individual coverage health reimbursement accounts could be part of the solution.
Tina Wilson Becomes Chief Retirement Officer at Edelman
The former chief product officer of Empower will oversee the company’s workplace retirement and advisory services.
CITs vs. Mutual Funds: Peeling Back the Layers of Oversight
Experts say plan sponsors should do their due diligence to understand and compare key aspects of each investment vehicle and...
Natixis: Concern Growing Among US Plan Participants Over Pressure to Fully Fund Retirement
What was once seen as a ‘three-pillar’ retirement system is increasingly viewed as the participant’s burden, according to a recent...
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.
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.
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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...
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Inside the DOL’s ‘Alts’ Rule
When Daniel Aronowitz, assistant secretary of Labor and head of the Employee...
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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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