Partial Plan Termination Relief Provided in New Stimulus Bill
The legislation also includes rules for qualified disaster relief payments and extends some provisions of the CARES Act.
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Brighton Enhances Self-Insured Health Plan Administration Platform
Brighton Health Plan Solutions says its platform removes barriers that keep many small and medium-sized employers from realizing significant health care cost savings and quality improvement.
Independent Fiduciary Appointed to Distribute $1.5M in Abandoned Plans
The plans were abandoned after the plan provider owners took their own lives.
Biden Administration Expected to Weigh In on ESG Investments
President-elect Joe Biden’s proposals on climate change and sustainability, indicate it is likely that the new administration will issue guidance on ESG investing in the next four years.
Physical Presence Requirement Relief Extended Through June
The relief is for retirement plan participant elections and spousal consent required to be witnessed by a plan representative or a notary public.
Debt a Serious Impediment for Retirees
It is particularly high among minorities, EBRI found.
ERISA Preemption Curtailed by Supreme Court Ruling
A recent Supreme Court decision will have a greater impact on health care plans than retirement plans, but it offers insight about ERISA preemption.
Is Bitcoin Right for Your Pension Plan?
Interest in Bitcoin is growing, and firms are working to make it more accessible, as studies show small allocations into the cryptocurrency can yield favorable results.
Why Some ERISA Litigation Trends May Turn in 2021
It may seem like the pace of ERISA litigation will never slow down, but one ERISA attorney says he is not so sure about that.
Strong Performance Attracts 401(k) Investors Back Into Equities
Their portfolios' exposure to equities is back to pre-pandemic levels.
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New Health Benefit Offering Can Reduce Employer Health Care and Lost Productivity Costs
UBERDOC for Employers makes health care more accessible and can be paid for using a health savings account or medical flexible spending account.
GE Transfers Some Pension Obligations to Insurer
Approximately 70,000 retirees will receive their monthly benefit checks from one of Athene’s subsidiaries.
Despite Challenging Year, CRDs and Plan Leakage Were Sparse
Recordkeepers say they saw low uptake for coronavirus-related distributions and loans, a stark contrast from what was predicted when the CARES Act was passed in March.
Pandemic Puts a Damper on Workers’ Retirement Outlook
More than half say their employment prospects have been hampered by one or more negative impacts, be it a furlough, a layoff, a pay cut or other measure.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Raymond James Financial acquires NWPS; Vestwell names retirement services president; and more.
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Investment Product and Service Launches
Nuveen expands TDF solutions with new series; Avantis releases first bond ETF; Vanguard lowers minimum investment for target retirement funds; and more.
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OneAmerica Introduces Combo Retirement Plans Solution
The tool allows tax-exempt plan administrators to manage several DC retirement plans simultaneously.
Two Pro-ESG Investing Bills Introduced in House
Two bills proposed by Congressional Democrats would require certain parties to disclose whether and how they are taking environmental, social and governance factors into account while managing institutional...
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Ameritas Offers GPS Platform, 403(b) Program
The firm says the aim with each is to help participants reach their financial goals.
Financial Education, Protecting Savings Themes for Plan Sponsors in 2021
Defined contribution plan sponsors are rethinking investments, but not much interested in annuities, T. Rowe Price finds.