Bloomberg Hit With 401(k) Mismanagement Complaint
Plaintiffs accuse the company of allegedly maintaining funds that continuously underperformed decades.
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Smaller Companies Will Be Eligible for New Jersey’s Auto-IRA Program
As of later this spring, the state will require companies with at least 10 employees to participate.
A Half-Million Families Created Trump Accounts, per Bessent
Several large employers pledged to make matching contributions ahead of the secretary of the treasury’s announcement.
Third DOL Amicus Brief Sides With Employers
Once again, the DOL argues that choosing how to allocate forfeitures cannot constitute a fiduciary breach under the Employee Retirement...
IRS Extends SECURE 2.0 Deadlines for IRAs by 1 Year
The agency could add further extensions if it deems them necessary.
RTX 401(k) Forfeiture Complaint Dismissed
The dismissal continues a string of legal victories for employers.
Federal Bill Would Waive Penalties for First-Time Home Buyers Tapping 401(k)s
A Republican lawmaker is pushing forward with a retirement account withdrawal plan even after the president expressed skepticism.
Trump ‘Not a Huge Fan’ of Homebuyers Using 401(k), 529 Savings Without Penalties
Retirement accounts were part of the debate about, but not included in, an executive order on housing affordability.
DOL Rule on Alternative Investments in DC Plans to Focus on Process
The Department of Labor’s rule could be presented for public comment as soon as early February.
Appropriations Committee Fiscal 2026 Bill Leaves EBSA Funding Untouched
Despite previous proposed cuts, under the latest version, the agency would receive the same funding as last year.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments to Determine How Multiemployer Plans Assess Withdrawal Liability
As employers push for a hard year-end cutoff in withdrawal liability calculations, court justices questioned why actuarial assumptions should be...
Another Court Sides With Employer in Forfeiture Case
A federal judge dismissed a complaint against Amazon and stated it properly used forfeited funds.
Supreme Court to Review Intel 401(k) Case
The case could reshape how easily workers can sue employers under ERISA.
In-Plan Roth Conversions Come to Thrift Savings Plans in Late January
Up to 26 conversions will be allowed per calendar year.
Bill to Restrict ESG Investment in 401(k) Accounts Passes House
The House of Representative’s bill aims to make it harder for fiduciaries to consider environmental, social and governance factors when...
ESOPs Are No Longer Enforcement Priority for DOL
Daniel Aronowitz, the head of EBSA, had previously pledged to ‘end the war’ on employee stock ownership plans.
CFP Board Continues Trend of Record Certifications, Exam Candidates
In 2025, the board also saw the largest number of racially and ethnically diverse professionals certified in a single year.
DOL Completes Proposed Rule on Alternative Investments in DC Plans
The Department of Labor submitted its rule ahead of the six-month deadline given in President Donald Trump’s executive order last...
Senator Elizabeth Warren Blasts Crypto in 401(k)s in Letter to SEC
The Massachusetts Democrat previously criticized adding private investments, such as digital assets, to retirement plans.
SEC RIA ‘Small Entity’ Redefinition Could Affect M&A
If a large number of firms would be subject to less-burdensome regulatory requirements, it could lead to missteps during integration.