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Study Points Out Benefits of Guaranteed Pensions to Economy
According to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Security, in 2016, each dollar paid out in pension benefits supported $2.13 in total economic output nationally.
New House Ways & Means Chair Introduces Multiemployer Pension Bill
Representative Richard Neal has introduced a bill with bipartisan backers that would take several steps towards solving the union multiemployer pension funding crisis.
Plan Strategies’ New Website Offers Educational Blog
The new website features a modern, easy-to-use design, improved navigation, and a blog it says will be an educational resource for employees and employers.
Will 2019 Bring Solution to Small Business Coverage Gap?
Even as large employers embrace cutting edge features in their retirement plans, LIMRA data shows small businesses continue to struggle when it comes to offering even basic retirement...
RBG and Triad Discuss Recently Confirmed Affiliation
Triad and Resources Investment Advisors say the recruitment of Retirement Benefits Group reflects the way retirement-focused advisers are seeking integrated practice management solutions and hands-on support from brokerage...
Market Effects on Pension Funded Status Give Reason to Review Investment Strategies
“Looking forward to 2019, we think many plan sponsors will continue to explore risk transfer activities as well as review their investment policies to ensure they are aligned...
Georgetown University 403(b) Plan Defeats ERISA Challenge
In a colorfully worded opinion, the district court judge chides plaintiffs for failing to acknowledge basic facts about the way annuities work and their well-established role in 403(b)...
Sheridan Road Financial Sells Practice
The specialist retirement plan and private wealth advisory firm has been acquired by HUB International Limited.
Alight Solutions 401(k) Index Shows Busy Trading Year for 2018
On the one hand, participants were very active during the year, with 46 days of above-normal daily transfer activity; on the other hand, net trades in 2018 amounted...
403(b) Plan Sponsors Continue to Improve Investment Oversight
Even among 403(b) plans not governed by ERISA, PLANSPONSOR DC Survey results show that in 2016, 54.3% of plan sponsors reported they have an investment committee for their...
Fiduciary Training Needed by Nonprofit Clients
Findings in a new CAPTRUST survey report suggest there may be opportunities for advisers to support board-level investment and fiduciary training at endowments and foundations.
Puerto Rico Treasury Updates 2019 Contribution/Benefit Limits
The Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code of 2011 requires that, before the beginning of each taxable year, the PR Treasury provide notice of the applicable limits under Section...
‘Other Circumstances’ Added As Allowable Reason for Applying for Determination Letter
A new Revenue Procedure makes a change to Revenue Procedure 2018–4 Section 8.02 to add new section 3, “Other Circumstances,” to provide a new category for which determination...
Compensation Definition and Plan Docs at Heart of ConAgra ERISA Lawsuit
The complaint stems from defendants’ alleged refusal to pay post-termination benefits to the plaintiff—and a sizable similarly situated class of would-be beneficiaries—pursuant to terms and definitions in plan...
Few Employers Effectively Timing Employees’ Retirement
While 81% of employers say that managing the timing of their employees’ retirement is an important business issue, only 53% say they have a good understanding of when...
Court Refuses to Dismiss Mutual of Omaha Self-Dealing Suit
The decision against Mutual of Omaha’s preliminary motions to dismiss a self-dealing lawsuit underscores the way district court judges tend to allow for discovery in ERISA matters, given...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Resources adds two firms in growing partnerships, and Hooker & Holcombe hires retirement plan education specialist.
Investment Managers Foresee a Bumpy Upward Ride in 2019
Despite a global economic slowdown and increased trade tensions, most major asset managers are not predicting an imminent recession—instead they are urging clients to embrace diversification and stick...
This Plan Sponsor Is All-In on ESG TDFs
Many plan sponsors fear being a trendsetter, but United World College-USA is proud of using ESG investing themes in its custom target-date QDIA, built with TIAA and LongView...
Participants Averse to Annuities May Like Deferred Income Products
New EBRI data shows both defined contribution and defined benefit plan participants favor cashing out their accrued benefits over purchasing annuities, potentially jeopardizing retirement security.