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The agency is accepting applications before a final rule is published and says any changes will not reduce the amount of assistance a plan might receive.

The Justice Department alleges that military employees who used ‘donated leave’ to avoid losing pay were denied pension contributions and credits that were due them.

Most transfers went from equity to fixed income, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index report.

The EBRI HSA Database also shows very few account holders are investing their savings.

The ruling rejects the defense’s dismissal motions and includes a detailed analysis of what is required for ERISA plaintiffs to prove standing based on allegations that average recordkeeping...

Duty of prudence and prohibited transaction claims will move forward against the Centerra Group plan fiduciaries and Aon Hewitt, which also has to face a duty of loyalty...

A recent study found 81% of participants have logged into their accounts, with most signing in to check account balances or review investment options.

Northern Trust announces hiring of new CIO; Morgan Stanley partners with Empower; and IRIC appoints executive director.

Though the order shows support for the plaintiffs’ arguments regarding their Constitutional standing to sue their employer for alleged retirement plan mismanagement, the plaintiffs have failed to convince...

iJoin partners with ProNvest; MSCI Releases new climate solution; ProManage launches managed account service with Nyhart; and more.

They survey found that a third of U.S. investors do not believe they have the option to retire.

A recent regulatory order filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission demonstrates some of the ways revenue sharing and disclosure failures can result in fiduciary breaches.

The complaint had taken issue with the plan’s use of the Fidelity Freedom Funds TDF series and its recordkeeping fees.

A sharp jump in the number of workers who decide to retire early does not bode well actuarially for DB plans, but experts say the pandemic-related exodus is...

Their top strategies are to educate employees about taking care of their health; offer high-quality, low-cost care options; and improve employee access to and cost of care.

The agency—which says the revisions are needed to implement provisions of the SECURE Act—has also published a notice of proposed changes to its implementation of regulations under Title...

An EBRI and ICI report find 62% of participants in their 20s use TDFs.

Almost half of U.S. employees surveyed said they would be less likely to leave their job if they felt supported by their employer. 

The debate continues following a recent publication from the CFA Institute Research Foundation which asks, ‘Is active management worth it?’

Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, as well as rising benefits costs, are causing some plan sponsors to reconsider their packages, says Willis Towers Watson.