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DOL to Stop Issuing, Accepting Paper Checks
Starting on September 30, the Department of Labor will transition to paperless checks, according to a notice published in the Federal Register.
Federal Judge Dismisses Home Depot’s ERISA Lawsuit
A district court judge in Georgia ruled that Home Depot’s use of forfeited funds aligned with the retirement plan’s terms.
Product & Service Launches 8/28/25
Jackson has launched new fixed index annuities; Shelton Capital Management will offer an Equity Premium Income ETF; VanEck launches new actively managed ETFs; and more.
Knight-Swift Settles ERISA Cases, RTX Faces Plan Forfeiture Charges
Motor carrier holding company Knight-Swift is settling two ERISA complaints while RTX Corporation faces charges of breaching fiduciary duties.
House Bill Would Let Retired Vets Contribute to Thrift Savings Plans
The proposed FORWARD Act would allow certain military retirees and disabled veterans to continue contributing to their Thrift Savings Plan accounts after leaving the military.
Summit Financial Adds Eight AI-Driven Tools to Adviser Platform
The artificial intelligence-powered tools focus on adviser workflows, including lead generation, digital marketing automation and merger and acquisition analytics.
Turning HSA Owners into Savvier Investors
Health savings account owners were 22% more likely to contribute if they received practical, encouraging messaging from benefits providers, according to a new study by WEX Inc.
GOP Senators Ask for Safe Harbor for Alternative Investments in DC Plans
The senators wrote Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer that plan fiduciaries need ‘critical safe harbor protections’ from ‘frivolous lawsuits.’
Drew Carrington Joins iCapital to Lead Alternatives Strategy
Carrington will be responsible for partnering with alternative investment managers to develop and distribute alternative investment products.
Advisory M&A News – 8/26/25
Wealthspire Advisors acquires Marin Financial Advisors; EP Wealth acquires Better Money Decisions; E.A. Buck Financial Services acquires Achieve Retirement; and more.
HRAs Eyed as Option to Fund Public Sector Retirees’ Health Care
Used predominantly by private sector employers, health reimbursement arrangements could also help public sector retirees deal with unfunded health care costs, according to a new article by WTW.
Human Interest Expands Customer Experience Guarantee
If the company fails to meet the standards it has set for customers, plan sponsor clients will get a 50% credit toward their next invoice.
$1.6M Settlement Reached in Jack Henry & Associates ERISA Class Action
The complaint alleged the technology provider charged excessive fees and mismanaged an investment fund.
Transamerica Hires Jason Frain to Lead Retirement Solutions
Frain is leading product strategy and development across Transamerica’s retirement solutions.
Almost Half of DC Plan Participants Would Invest in Private Assets
A majority of respondents to Schroders’ 2025 U.S. Retirement Survey said that private assets could enhance portfolio diversification.
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Renn Williams
Thoughts from Renn Williams, with Advo(k)ate Advisors.
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Michael Beczkowski
Thoughts from Michael Beczkowski, with Bolton Investment.
Aon PEP Tops $5B in Assets, 100K Participants
PEP participation is growing as the pooled plans offer an option to the complexity and scale of managing a standalone 401(k) plan.
ERISA Class Action Against Novo Nordisk Partially Dismissed
Although claims about misuse of plan forfeitures were dismissed, allegations alleging fiduciary breaches by the Novo Nordisk retirement committee related to fees and committee management were permitted to...
Margaret Ryan to Join SEC as Director of Enforcement Division
She is currently a senior judge of the U.S. Armed Forces Court of Appeals; she will join the SEC September 2.