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Data collected for PLANSPONSOR's 2025 Recordkeeping Survey shows that PEPs with at least $200 million in assets hold nearly double the assets as those in smaller plans; and...

U.S. Census Bureau data reviewed by the National Institute on Retirement Security found a serious gap in retirement preparedness.  

Expense ratios were lowered on funds that include 84 underlying share classes overall.

A schedule to help plan sponsors track important due dates for their retirement plans.

Magnifact introduces real-time annuity tracking at Revol One; Cohen & Steers launches 2 new ETFs; and Guardian Life adds 2 new crediting strategies to index-linked annuity.

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.