Tag: Defined Contribution (DC)

Among other things, ERIC suggests the PBGC extend the program from just terminated DC plans to all DC plans.

The GAO suggests regulators re-evaluate eligibility age requirements, vesting policies and whether to allow plan sponsors to require employment on...

The firm has expanded its deferred income annuity product offering by making it available as a qualified longevity annuity contract.

However, there are considerations about the peripheral risks of offering a custom fund—as a growing handful of DC plan sponsors...

Negative returns were coupled with low trading volumes for DC participants during October. 

Participants in three Ford Motor Company retirement plans suggest their adviser and recordkeeper are permitting excessive fees to be charged...

Public-sector defined contribution retirement plans can benchmark themselves against similar plans based on plan type, plan demographics, plan design and...

The agency has announced the availability of Issue Snapshots and has updated two fix-it guides.

The agency encourages plan sponsors to use the sample language contained in the package.

A new report from Vanguard argues Roth IRA offerings can help participants concerned about estate planning and maximizing tax efficiency...

T. Rowe CIO to Retire; Voya Hires VP of ESG; Morningstar Appoints Two New Leaders in Tech; and more.

The number of defined benefit pension plans increased by 1.6% in 2014; however, defined contribution plans remain the dominant retirement...

Participant withdrawal activity was also low.

Other limits also remained unchanged according to an IRS Notice, but the annual 415 limit increased.

Cerulli pegs interest in “smart beta” to a heightened focus on fees that has proven to be a boon for...

Providers, industry groups and regulators agree efforts are needed to reduce defined contribution retirement plan cashouts.

A retirement plan can allow a victim of Hurricane Matthew to take a hardship distribution or borrow up to the...

Impax expands North America ream; Two Executives join Allianz Life; Northern Trust Asset Management expands leadership; and more.

Forty-five percent of households headed by Millennials held their funds only through employer-sponsored retirement plans, according to the Investment Company...

In two completed projects, the IRS found some 403(b) plans are making W-2 reporting errors, and some retirement plans were...