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Today’s defined contribution sponsors are pursuing cost reduction strategies and implementing artificial intelligence to support their plans, according to new research from Mercer.

Most members of the sandwich generation think they will not be financially prepared when retirement comes.

The organization requested the department reconsider its decision to rescind prior guidance, which it stated could slow the adoption of annuities in retirement plans.

The maturing defined benefit industry offers meaningful retirement security but requires oversight and governance, according to October Three.

The July 1 request indicates the Department of Labor is preparing PEP-related reports, as laid out by the SECURE and SECURE 2.0 Acts.

Experts from Groom Law Group and CAPTRUST answer questions concerning retirement plan administration and regulations.

The annual cap rises from the previous $100,000 limit.

Matthew Eickman joins as chief legal officer as Jason Roberts’ ERISA legal practice aims to represent the broader footprint of its services.

Strong investment returns pushed funding level to 79.4% in May.

How sponsors of defined benefit pension funds can enhance their maintenance of those offerings, plus considerations for including DB plans in the total retirement planning picture.

Winners of the 2024 PLANSPONSOR of the Year Awards were announced Wednesday, in Chicago.

Retirement plan and benefit disclosures should only be given to participants if they contain actionable information, industry groups say.

The Department of Labor’s new fiduciary rule clarifies how retirement plan advice, one-time rollovers and annuity recommendations are viewed under ERISA.

The ESG rule was upheld in a Texas district court, but was appealed to the 5th Circuit in October 2023.

Regulator cites growth of outreach and education programs along with monetary recoveries among last year's accomplishments.

Plan funding improved in most pension measures, despite the bond-market rally.

The DOL and IRS have both issued updates for the three composite plan types.

Plan sponsors and communications professionals examine the importance of reaching out to participants and how it can improve retirement savings.

T. Rowe Price launches Capital Appreciation and Income Fund; Brighthouse Financial introduces suite of fixed-indexed annuities; ShareBuilder 401k waives setup costs.

Experts from Groom Law Group and CAPTRUST answer questions concerning retirement plan administration and regulations.