Defined Contribution (DC) Archives

Benefits | December 29th, 2025

Trump Praised Australia’s Retirement System—Why It’s Hard to Copy

‘The U.S. and Australia are slowly evolving toward each other,’ one industry expert says: One is ‘nudging participation,’ while the...

Deals and People | October 15th, 2025

New Blackstone Group Will Focus on DC Plans

Retirement plans’ private investments is the top priority of Blackstone’s defined contribution unit.

Data and Research | June 24th, 2025

Vanguard: Modern Plan Designs Strengthen Participant Saving

According to Vanguard’s latest ‘How America Saves’ report, a record 45% of 401(k) plan participants increased their saving rates in...

Benefits | April 30th, 2025

Empower Launches Fee-Free Index Fund

The firm intends to offer retirement plan participants higher growth potential by removing management fees in what it terms an...

Deals and People | January 28th, 2025

Kivett Appointed 1st Head of Defined Contribution at KKR

The veteran of TIAA and Prudential started in the new role in December.

Benefits | November 1st, 2024

Personalization Push Persists

Increased data availability has led to many more ways to customize the management of retirement portfolios.

Data and Research | August 29th, 2024

Deadline Extended for Participating in the 2024 PLANSPONSOR DC Survey

Plan sponsors have until November 8 to complete the survey that can help them learn how their retirement plan stacks...

Opinions | August 15th, 2024

The Golden Anniversary of ERISA: Celebrating Progress and Charting the Future of Retirement Security

As we mark the 50th anniversary of the law, it is an opportune moment to reflect on its profound impact...

Benefits | July 1st, 2024

Design Options: Building Strong Retirement Plans

Retirement plan designs that include features and investment options incorporating retirement income into defined contribution plans are a 'good starting...

Compliance | October 11th, 2023

PLANSPONSOR Roadmap: SECURE 2.0 GPS

Experts review the road map for current and upcoming dates of the retirement legislation.

Compliance | October 2nd, 2023

Retirement Contribution Limits, COLA Stay on Track With Continuing Resolution

The DC contribution limit was projected to be $23,000 for 2024, and the IRS should stay on track in implementing...

Data and Research | May 4th, 2023

DC Plan Sponsors Should Pay Attention to Increased Litigation, Low Retirement Confidence

The first quarter of 2023 in the defined contribution market saw an uptick in lawsuits, many legislative and regulatory changes...

Administration | April 25th, 2023

Transamerica Signs On as Recordkeeper for Smart’s ‘Choice PEP’

Smart Retirement Solutions’ new pooled employer plan aims to create a 401(k) retirement solution for employers looking to reduce their...

Investing | April 18th, 2023

DC Council Expects Increase in Real Estate Investing

Real estate allocations can strengthen participant outcomes and reduce volatility, according to the Defined Contribution Real Estate Council.

Data and Research | April 13th, 2023

Plan Sponsors Seek Liquid, Portable Retirement Income Solutions

Most plan sponsors hope their retirement income solutions provide a paycheck-like experience to participants, T. Rowe Price research found.

Data and Research | April 6th, 2023

DC Plan Sponsors Increased Focus on Cutting Fees, Protecting Against Litigation in 2022

Callan’s Defined Contribution Trends Survey revealed that plan sponsors had increased interest in DEI efforts and eliminating fees in 2022.

Benefits | April 3rd, 2023

How Plan Sponsors Can Offer Backdoor Roth Conversions

Is a strategy that allows high-earners to roll over some of their retirement money into a Roth account worth the...

Investing | March 14th, 2023

2023 DB Summit: Factors in DB Plan Decisionmaking

To keep the defined benefit plans active or not? That is the question for many plan sponsors.

Benefits | October 25th, 2022

U.K. Nest Pension Auto Enrollment Remains ‘Robust’

Despite turbulent year, auto-enrollment continues to thrive, with opt outs lower than expected.

Data and Research | October 25th, 2022

GAO Study Highlights Increased Mortality of Impoverished Seniors

The U.S. is more unequal than the other countries studied, low income and wealth are associated with higher mortality, and...

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