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Participants’ Retirement Outlook Has Improved
Fifty-two percent think they will be able to retire at their ideal retirement age, and 52% say they either somewhat or strongly agree that their savings will last...
Non-ERISA 403(b) Plan Sponsor Cited for Late Deposit of Deferrals
A charter school in New Orleans has been told it has violated federal law and its obligations regarding financial management as identified in the charter operating agreement.
Preparing Participants for Retirement Is Sponsors’ Top Concern
To help employees achieve their savings goals, 82% of sponsors are making changes to plan design, and 83% are updating their investment menus.
GAO Says Changes in DOL Guidance on ESG Prevent Retirement Plans from Embracing It
In addition, data on ESG investing is also inconsistent, assessing ESG could increase plan costs, and many investors incorrectly perceive that ESG investing can lower returns.
SSGA Merging TDF Series A Shares With I Shares
Greg Porteous, head of defined contribution intermediary distribution at SSGA based in Boston, says he sees the lowering of target-date fund (TDF) investment fees as a way to...
Retirement Industry People Moves
TRA Hires Regional Sales Consultant; Heffernan Retirement Service Opens Seattle Office; Voya Retirement Adds SVP; and more.
Parties Agree to Withdraw PIMCO Excessive Compensation Lawsuit
The lawsuit claimed the excessive compensation received by PIMCO officers through the PIMCO Total Return Fund was so disproportionately large that investment returns suffered.
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Keeping Up with the Intermediaries
Recordkeepers stay in step with demands of advisers and other plan distribution channels
Older Workers Want to Keep Health Care and Continue Retirement Savings
Financial needs topped the reasons older people surveyed by AARP said they are working or looking for work.
Changes Needed to Help Low-Income Workers Boost Retirement Income
A study looks at the hourly wage gap between college and high school graduates, and researchers suggest policy options to boost retirement savings that include financial literacy training,...
Investment Product and Service Launches
Lincoln Financial Creates Personalized Target-Date Portfolios; Aon Hewitt-Managed Pooled Funds Claim Compliance with GIPS; Broadridge Financial Increases Data and Analytics Team; and more.
Groups Say SEC’s Best Interest Proposal Fails to Provide Uniform Fiduciary Standard
In addition, they say the definition of “best interest” is not clear.
Average Funded Status of DB Plans Reaches Five-Year High in July
Companies that estimate funded status for defined benefit (DB) plans say this is due to equity returns, as interest rates remained relatively flat.
Debt Needs to Be Addressed in Financial Wellness Programs
A Fidelity survey has found a link between employee debt and productivity and health issues.
Retirement Planning Needs to Include Discussions About Health Care Costs
Nearly two-thirds of advisers say their clients expect advice on health care costs in retirement, and 34% say their clients would likely leave them if they didn't help...
Citigroup, 401(k) Participants Agree to Settle ERISA Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleged that Citigroup violated its fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) by offering and keeping affiliated funds in its 401(k) plans when...
Focusing 403(b) Plan Clients on Document Remedial Amendment Period
Both Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)-governed and non-ERISA 403(b) plan sponsors need to start working on any plan restatements now.