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ESG and Fixed Income—a Natural Fit
Both quantitative and qualitative research suggest bonds issued by companies with favorable environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings can offer downside mitigation during periods of market turbulence.
Retirement Industry People Moves
TRA brings back former sales rep; Alan Biller and Associates announces new CEO; National sales director joins Aspire; and more.
News of E*TRADE Acquisition by Morgan Stanley Raises Anti-Trust Stakes
One source says the discount brokerage industry of the previous decade is being “merged away,” and that this latest M&A transaction could raise anti-trust scrutiny on other ongoing...
Defendants in DST Systems Lawsuit Say Plaintiffs’ Attorneys Have a Conflict
They have filed a motion to have the plaintiffs' attorneys disqualified.
Compliance News
Legislative and Judicial Actions
Key legislation, regulations and litigation from Washington, D.C., and the courts.
In Practice
Building Better Engagement
Expert advice for how to make the most of your face time with employees.
Servicing Strategies
Sharing Ownership
Advisers help sponsors limit participant use of company stock.
Vanguard DC Plan Clients Can Add Equity Comp Services
Plan sponsors who elect to add equity compensation services will have real-time financial analysis, modeling tools and support of multiple languages and currencies integrated within Vanguard’s existing participant...
15th Anniversary of Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year
Since 2005, we have honored 39 individuals and teams with the PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year award program.
Investment Product and Service Launches
AssetMark Financial Holding moves to institutional share classes; AssetMark adds solutions to investing platform; iShares expands ESG initiatives; and more.
Stakes Remain High as 401(k) Balances Reach Record Levels
Despite periods of volatility in the past decade, retirement plan investors have benefitted from a strong equity market and their commitment to investing in tax-qualified vehicles.
Rockwell Automation Must Face ERISA Challenge
Allegations in the lawsuit, which has now cleared Rockwell’s dismissal motion, echo those filed in other lawsuits challenging the actuarial assumptions used by pension plan sponsors to value...
Plaintiffs Challenge Antiquated Mortality Data in Latest ERISA Litigation Trend
The most recent national employer named in a mortality data lawsuit is the United Parcel Service (UPS), which is facing allegations very similar to those filed against MetLife,...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Broadridge Board of directors appoints president; Alliance for Lifetime Income announces new institute; Senior counsel joins HBL legal team; and more.
UPS Named in Latest ERISA Fiduciary Breach Suit
UPS is not the first national employer to be accused of using outdated mortality tables and interest rate estimates in order to shortchange certain pension beneficiaries.
Voya Left With One Claim to Fight in Excessive Fee Suit
A federal judge found Voya is a fiduciary with respect to the 404a-5 participant fee disclosures it provides for the retirement plan in which the plaintiff participates.