Data and Research | December 3rd, 2021 2021’s Hardships Redefine Financial Wellness Goals With so many Americans having gone through tough times over the past two years, a new study looks at how...
Data and Research | December 2nd, 2021 New Year Brings Both Novel and Familiar Industry Challenges From accelerating provider consolidation to the persistent retirement plan coverage gap, there are no shortage of issues for the retirement...
Data and Research | November 23rd, 2021 2022 Retirement Industry Trends to Follow As the retirement plan industry looks ahead to the coming year, financial wellness is increasingly seen as a critical solution...
Data and Research | October 20th, 2021 Participants Missing the Full Match Remains a Big Problem A new survey shows there are several reasons employees decide not to contribute to their retirement plans.
Reader Responses | September 7th, 2021 SURVEY SAYS: Does Cryptocurrency Have a Place in DC Plans? NewsDash readers share whether they think defined contribution plan participants should be able to invest their retirement savings in digital...
Data and Research | August 24th, 2021 DB Plans and Social Security Are Wealth Equalizers A study finds the programs are substantial resources for Black and Hispanic families and adding them into wealth considerations lowers...
Investing | August 18th, 2021 Climate Change and Benchmarking Risk for Retirement Plans Experts discuss how to conduct climate-change analysis and whether such an inquiry is a fiduciary duty, as forces are aligning...
Data and Research | August 5th, 2021 Gen Z Workers Get a Jumpstart on Savings At the median, Generation Z workers started saving for retirement at age 19—significantly earlier than Millennials, who started saving on...
Products | August 5th, 2021 OneDigital and Ascensus Partner on Small-Market DC Plan Solution OneDigital Complete Retirement Solution is meant to bring institutional-quality services to plan participants working at small businesses.
Products | June 30th, 2021 DCIIA Publishes Resource for Incorporating ESG Investments in DC Plans The paper aims to provide plan sponsors with tactical steps consistent with their fiduciary obligations.
Investing | June 8th, 2021 Essential Considerations for DC Plan Investment Lineups The purpose of a retirement plan and the demographics of its participants will help plan sponsors decide what types of...
Data and Research | May 13th, 2021 Repeat Record Balances Highlight Need to Improve Coverage Participant balances in employer-sponsored retirement plans have never been higher, yet millions of Americans lack access to tax-advantaged savings opportunities...
Data and Research | March 18th, 2021 Retirement Accounts Post Record During a Pandemic and Recession Employer-sponsored retirement plans and individual accounts hold some $35 trillion in total assets at a time when the broader economy—and...
Investing | March 10th, 2021 DC Plan Sponsors Should Get Comfortable With Market Volatility There will always be unpredictable times, and just as participants are told to take a long-term view, so should plan...
Products | March 1st, 2021 DCALTA Issues Framework for Valuation of Private Equity Assets in DC Plans The firm says its framework bridges the DOL’s regulatory guidance and successful implementation of alternative assets in 401(k) plans.
Ask the Experts | February 9th, 2021 What If a Participant Received a CRD After December 31? Experts from Groom Law Group and Cammack Retirement Group answer questions concerning retirement plan administration and regulations.
Investing | February 8th, 2021 Real Estate Investments Can Make a Difference in Retirement Savings Accumulation J.P. Morgan Asset Management says participants with a 10% exposure to real estate can expect a 10% greater ending balance...
Data and Research | February 4th, 2021 Plan Sponsors Want Continuing Relationship With Retirees However, few say they have a way to interact with them.
Investing | January 14th, 2021 Deciding Whether an Annuity Is Right for Your Plan Participants Plan sponsors should look at participant needs to determine whether annuities would be a fit for their plan and, if...
Administration | December 31st, 2020 Reducing DC Plan Costs During Financially Challenging Times There are several options for changing benefits and shifting costs, and proper communications can help avoid participant backlash.