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A curious letter from a Yale professor that tells plan sponsors their fees are too high could be reason to benchmark and do plan studies.

Lincoln Trust launched a tool that enables advisers and plan sponsors to compare the costs of different 401(k) plans. 

Beth O’Brien was appointed senior vice president and head of finance and strategy at Lincoln Financial Group Distribution. 

The Invesco Equity and Income Fund has been approved as a qualified default investment alternative (QDIA).

When it comes to asset-allocation funds, retirement plan sponsors can choose between off-the-shelf solutions and customized options.

Northstar Wealth Partners, a firm affiliated with LPL Financial, added the advisory team of Tyler W. Potts and J Addison McAraw.

How do plan sponsors know when it is time for a change in plan providers?

Employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs) can complement workplace savings plans and provide a way for employees to diversify their retirement investment efforts.

The American Benefits Council has requested guidance about how the ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) will affect health and retirement plans.

The Department of Labor (DOL) made progress on fee disclosure, but there is still room for significant improvement, contends Tom Gonnella of Lincoln Trust.

OneAmerica company McCready and Keene, Inc. announced its new Strategic and Targeted Allocation of Revenue (STAR) service.

Fee disclosure regulations implemented last year have had a negligible effect on workers participating in employee-sponsored retirement plans, a survey found.

All’s not well on Wall Street. A survey of financial services professionals turned up widespread misconduct, acceptance of illegal activities and disregard of client interests.

A federal bankruptcy court ruled a plan fiduciary still owes contributions to multiemployer plans though he filed for bankruptcy.

A policy forum sponsored by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) examined factors affecting retirement income adequacy and decisions that can mitigate their impact.

Research shows certain retirement plan design features can increase participation up to 70%.

A shift in focus for target-date funds (TDFs) has created more work for plan sponsors.

John Hancock Financial Network said it would market itself to advisers using the name Signator Investors Inc.

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) heard some findings about small businesses and retirement security.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released the schedule for its upcoming Compliance Outreach Program regional seminars.