Client Service November 27th, 2024 MEPs and PEPs in the Pooled Marketplace Although pooled employer plans get most of the headlines, multiple employer plans continue to play an important role in the...
Deals & People November 27th, 2024 Video: Lisa Gomez Discusses Her Exit Strategy The EBSA head discusses the importance of the DOL continuing to do outreach on retirement savings to participants on the...
Compliance November 26th, 2024 Deadline Nears for Plan Sponsors to Sign Attestations for Access to Health Plan Data Employers are responsible for signing attestations to confirm that their health care service providers are not restricting access to plan...
In Practice November 26th, 2024 Mapping State Retirement Programs Georgetown University’s Center for Retirement Initiatives provides a color-coded map of where U.S. state-led retirement programs stand today.
Compliance November 26th, 2024 Great Gray Presses Senators to Allow 403(b) Plans to Use CITs The CIT trust company and two law firms argue against consumer groups seeking to halt a bill that would let...
Compliance November 26th, 2024 SEC Charges Former WAMCO co-CIO With Fraud The SEC alleges Ken Leech engaged in a multi-year scheme to favor some clients over others through a practice known...
Deals & People November 26th, 2024 Trump’s Labor Secretary Pick Has More Health Than Retirement History Oregon representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer also comes with pro-labor record that may give pause to Republican Senators.
Compliance November 25th, 2024 DOL Releases Informational Copies of 2024 Form 5500s The instruction updates include how to report on pension-linked emergency savings accounts.
Deals & People November 25th, 2024 Trump Picks Union Supporter for Secretary of Labor President-elect Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, an Oregon Republican, to head the Department of Labor.
Compliance November 25th, 2024 Nevada Joins NAIC Best Interest Annuity Rule, Making 48 States Insurance industry groups are championing the move, because the state insurance regulations are one of the arguments against bringing retail...
Compliance November 22nd, 2024 SEC’s $8.2B in Financial Remedies Highest in History Outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler oversaw the highest fines figures for the regulator in 2024, though total enforcement actions were...
Data & Research November 22nd, 2024 Dalbar Releases Top 10 Plan Participant Websites The financial services market research firm ranked TIAA, Fidelity and Principal highest among DC portals.
Compliance November 22nd, 2024 Mercer: Trump, New Congress Will Likely Continue Bipartisan Work to Expand 401(k) Coverage Mercer’s policy lead says bipartisan work should continue to expand employer-sponsored retirement plan coverage, but tax treatment of such plans...
Products & Services November 21st, 2024 Product & Service Launches – 11/21/24 AllianceBernstein launches direct indexing investment options; AssetMarket adds TIFIN AI capabilities for advisers; Oppenheimer partners with Pontera for client 401(k)...
Compliance November 21st, 2024 SEC Chair Gensler Announces January 20 Departure Biden appointee Gensler will step down after a ‘robust rulemaking agenda’ as Republican leadership takes over the White House.
Compliance November 20th, 2024 Rhode Island To Start Auto-IRA Program in 2025 RISavers administered by Vestwell is expected to begin a pilot in the spring of 2025 in partnership with Connecticut's state...
Compliance November 20th, 2024 Respondents Recommend Simplicity, Data Sharing for Saver’s Match Retirement industry representatives, providers and academics weighed in on how to best implement a federal matching program for lower-income savers.
Client Service November 20th, 2024 Principal Launches Workplace Personal Investing Program for Mass Affluent The adviser solutions program started in Q3; meanwhile, the firm’s asset management arm will release its first passive TDF in...
Compliance November 20th, 2024 Correcting 401(k) Auto-Enrollment Failures ERISA experts Fred Reish and Joan Neri answer a question about addressing a plan sponsor client’s error in implementing automatic...
Compliance November 19th, 2024 Capital One Facing 401(k) Plan Forfeiture Suit Capital One Financial Corp. and its board of directors are facing a lawsuit over the usage of 401(k) plan forfeitures, joining...