DB Plan Sponsors Appear Better Positioned for LDI
Strong asset returns and an increase in voluntary contribution activity drove DB plan funded levels significantly higher over the last...
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Participants’ Optimism Parallels Lack of Specific Planning
While there is strong optimism concerning the equity markets and long-term growth, there is also a lack of specific planning...
Sponsors Using TDFs, Auto Enroll to Boost Savings
Employer contributions and loans are also prevalent, a Brightscope/ICI report says.
Large Plan Sponsors Define the Cutting Edge of DC
An in-depth review of the results of the latest BlackRock Defined Contribution Pulse Survey show the largest plan sponsors continue...
Transamerica Requires TPAs for Small Plans, Reflecting Competitive Landscape
Our series of behind-the-scenes articles speaking with new and established retirement plan service providers about their biggest challenges and opportunities...
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PlanVisualizer Design Support Tool Launched by Empower Retirement
Empower’s PlanVisualizer aims to create a holistic view of a client’s retirement plan in its current state, along with the...
Pressing Financial Needs Derail Successful Savers
Survey data shows a sizable group of retirement plan participants have lowered their contributions in the last year to address...
Retirement Industry Enthusiasm for New Approaches in 2018
Two retirement industry thought leaders reflect on the year that was; both agree there is a tremendous opportunity to drive...
Bill Would Require Employers To Automatically Enroll Workers
All employees would have 6% of their income contributed to a workplace retirement plan and have these contributions automatically escalated...
Facing Regret, Employees Value Retirement Savings Help From Employers
Perhaps since the first five years of their working lives is the time period respondents to an American Century survey...
Combination of Auto Features Improves Retirement Savings
Among plans with both automatic enrollment and escalation, 70% have participants saving 10% of more.
House Bill Seeks Expansion of Open MEPs, Aggressive Plan Designs
Among other adjustments viewed as vital to the expansion of open multiple employer plans, the bill would remove the “one...
AB Outlines Six Ways to Improve DC Plans Markedly
The first step, AB says, is to replace TDFs from recordkeepers with open architecture, next-gen TDFs.
Sponsors Embracing a Wider Array of Best Practices
Automatic enrollment, higher initial deferral rates and financial counseling are just a few that more employers are adopting.
Lifetime Income Options Would Help More Americans With a Secure Retirement
TIAA suggests other options for helping retirement plan participants with retirement readiness.
Retirement Plan Practices Under Question for New Generation of Savers
Immediate eligibility and no entry age requirement would help Generation Z benefit from the time value of money.
Record Number of Plan Sponsors Eye an Adviser Switch
Fidelity reports that a record number of plan sponsors are actively looking to switch their plan advisers.
Employers Eyeing Total Well Being Programs
In order to attract and retain top talent, employers are integrating benefits programs to address key issues.
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Tax-Exempt Retirement Plans Have Varying Focuses
Heather Lavallee from Voya spoke with PLANSPONSOR about the different issues tax-exempt plan sponsors are dealing with and how Voya...
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Principal Introduces All-In-One Plan Design Modeling Tool
The feature will be rolled out in a phased approach throughout the year, said Principal.