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Enthusiasm about environmentally responsible investing has bloomed in the wake of recent DOL rulemaking, but a new TIAA survey shows a knowledge gap persists. 

The agency filed a brief in a federal appellate court case about whether Foot Locker misled employees upon conversion from a traditional pension to a cash balance plan.

The appellate court noted that under Amara, if the participants cannot get relief with their benefit claims, they can seek an equitable remedy for breach of fiduciary duty...

Northern Trust Asset Management adds Public Funds and Taft-Hartley leader; Securian expands footprint in Michigan; The Retirement Advantage hires regional sales consultant, and more.

The decision was already cited in the Supreme Court's order regarding the Verizon pension risk transfer lawsuit.

The reasons people start saving for retirement can inform plan advisers and sponsors about educational nudges and plan design.

Employees globally are looking for more flexible retirement arrangements from employers and for governments to shore up Social Security programs.

The roles assumed by investment managers, consultants and index providers in the evaluation of smart beta vary depending on AUM tiers of asset owners.

Yet 91% say it is very or extremely important to help employees have a secure retirement.

In a letter to the IRS, industry representatives say a couple of clarifications would help more DC plan participants take advantage of QLACs.

The lawsuit argues that even a 114-participant, $9 million dollar 401(k) plan can get lower fees on investments and services.

Research has found that improvement in financial wellness improves retirement savings, but each generation has different needs and learning styles.

The U.S. Supreme Court found an appellate decision regarding a Verizon pension plan risk transfer flawed, considering the trust law underpinnings of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

Plan designs are also changing.

Many pension plan sponsors could use help overcoming misconceptions about transferring liabilities to an insurer.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has given several signs that it could soon introduce a uniform standard of client care for registered brokers and advisers.