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The DCIIA has released a FAQ document about new regulations for qualifying longevity annuity contracts in retirement plans.

Fewer retirement plans offer employer stock and fewer plan participants hold concentrated company stock positions in their retirement savings accounts, finds a new analysis from Vanguard.

Many retirees find the retirement life brings more satisfaction and less worry than they anticipated, MassMutual says in a survey report.

A brief submitted by the U.S. Solicitor General to the United States Supreme Court argues in favor of plaintiffs in Tibble v. Edison International—a case that could have...

Trends, legislation, regulations and litigation will continue to affect the retirement industry in 2015.

Employers sponsoring 401(k) plans use a range of employer match formulas and offer a variety of investment choices with lower fees.

Experts from Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP had no shortage of topics to cover in a recent discussion about potential regulatory and legislative actions related to employer-sponsored retirement...

New York Life Investment Management announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire IndexIQ, a firm specializing in liquid alternative exchange-traded funds.

Providing a matching contribution and access to an adviser were ranked by plan sponsors as the most important actions to encourage employees to save.

The Principal Financial Group's board of directors has elected Daniel J. Houston to the role of president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.

Credit Suisse AG has received temporary approval to continue acting as a qualified professional asset manager (QPAM), after pleading guilty to criminal charges related to client tax evasion.

As asset managers and investors realize the usefulness of managed volatility strategies, assets continue to rise according to...

A survey from Towers Watson reveals some emerging and growing trends in defined contribution plan design, investments, fees and communications.

More than three-quarters of large and midsize U.S. employers that sponsor 401(k) and 403(b) defined contribution (DC) plans say retirement readiness has become a major issue for their...

Laura Ramanis has joined Verisight’s leadership team as chief operating officer, effective November 17.

Reduced benefits for life doesn’t sound like much of a deal, but that’s what most people opt for when they decide to take Social Security benefits early.

Midterm election results are often interpreted to mean different and contradictory things—but there appears to be some consensus in the retirement industry about the new political landscape in...

Longevity annuities could help many individuals use their retirement assets most effectively to achieve financial security, according to a new paper.

Adding a 10% real estate exposure to defined contribution retirement plan portfolios can enhance the risk-return outlook and dampen volatility for participants, a new study suggests.