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When a Downward Trend in the Average Deferral Rate Is a Good Thing
Chris Barlow, national director of defined contribution investments for BMO GAM, riffs on the results of a new “DC Conversations” industry assessment; among the top findings is a...
401(k) Investors Moved From Equities into Fixed Income in April
The flows went primarily to bond, stable value and money market funds.
Court Orders Past Trustee to Reimburse Plan Beneficiaries
The former owner is also barred from serving as a fiduciary, trustee, agent, or representative to an employee benefit plan.
Securian Offers Retirement Plan to Small Employers
“For advisers, whether you have multiple plans or are new to the business, ReadyPlan’s simplicity means reduced time commitment and the potential for increased operational efficiency,” says Steve...
401(k) Plan Excessive Fee Lawsuit Filed, Settlement Reached
One day after a complaint was filed, Philips North America agreed to pay $17,000,000 to settle the lawsuit questioning its failure to offer a stable value fund and...
Plan Sponsors Gain Mobile App with TIAA
The mobile app looks to increase productivity for when plan sponsors have no access to their desks.
IRS Sets 2019 HSA Contribution Limits
For calendar year 2019, the annual limitation on deductions for an individual with self-only coverage under a high-deductible health plan is $3,500.
Americans Unfamiliar With 529 Plans
A mere 29% know that they are vehicles for education savings, Edward Jones found in a survey
Retirement Industry People Moves
Barrow, Hanley Hires Director of Client Development for Fixed Income Strategies; Former SEC Counsel Joins Morrison & Foerster as Partner; Transamerica Veterans Expand Distribution Roles; and more.
‘Dilution’ Can Derail Outperformance in Institutional Factor-Based Portfolios
In conversation with PLANADVISER, Northern Trust Asset Management’s head of quantitative research steps through some of the pros and cons of using factor-based portfolios and so called smart-beta...
DOL Wins Restitution of Misused 401(k) Assets
A federal district court has ordered eye-care company Eye Centers of Tennessee LLC, its owner Dr. Larry E. Patterson, and its office administrator Raymond K. Mays to pay...
Wells Fargo Faced With Revenue Sharing Lawsuit
Despite Wells Fargo's admission and resolution of an error, the Chattanooga Fire & Police Pension Fund wants an accounting of all compensation the bank received while it was...
VALIC, RetireUp Offer Retirement Plan Participant Planning Tool for Advisers
Retirement Pathfinder is dynamic, allowing for ad-hoc changes and a host of different scenarios.
Knowledge of Retirement Plan Fees Lacking by Small Businesses
Only 19% of the small to mid-size business leaders said they are “very familiar” with their retirement plan fees, while 34% said they are “not at all familiar”...
Bill Introduced to Help Small Businesses Offer ESOPs
It would provide $500 million in support of employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) programs and would operate through the Small Business Administration.
2018 Plan Sponsor of the Year Winners
Get to know the winners of the 2018 Plan Sponsor of the Year awards; their stories can help your retirement plan clients generate new ideas and embrace progressive...
New Plan From OneAmerica Offers Participants Guaranteed Lifetime Income
“OnePension is a good fit at the workplace for plan sponsors wanting to provide participants an annuity (guaranteed lifetime income) to ensure that employees, once their working career...
LifeYield Partners with United Planners on Tax Efficiency Scores
Through a new strategic partnership boosting its direct-to-adviser footprint, LifeYield will make its proprietary Taxficient Score available to United Planners’ nearly 500 financial advisers.
Risk-Averse Investors Working Against Their Retirement Risk Fears
For advisers, 78% of respondents to a survey who use advisers indicate their advisers discuss risk tolerance, although only 50% say they discuss guaranteed lifetime income with their...
Investment Products and Services Launches
Broadridge and Morningstar Partner to Help Investment Manager Identify Adviser and Consultant Sales Opportunities; Advantus Rebrands as Securian Asset Management; and Northern Trust to Provide Services for New...