Plaintiffs suggest their employer should have allowed a single recordkeeper to service its traditional DC plan and its 403(b)—and that it paid excessive fees by paying for distinct...
Robo-advisers gained some traction in the DC industry this year, and many have come to see how the technology could work with, rather than against, traditional advisers.
Aside from traditional allegations of excessive fees and mismanagement of company stock, ERISA litigation in 2016 included challenges to fund types, fiduciary processes and provider arrangements; expect more...
Broadridge identified three trends driving change in the retirement industry that it says will remain regardless of what happens to the DOL fiduciary rule.
Both employers and employees remained committed to funding defined contribution plans during the year, which saw significant market swings and bouts of uncertainty.
The National Association for Fixed Annuities has failed again to win an injunction in a DOL fiduciary rule challenge that was previously defeated in a federal district court...
K-12 403(b) plan participants have long enjoyed the personal touch of meeting with advisers one-on-one, but plan sponsors could use a nudge in using lower-cost investment options.
Nearly half of insurers feel the DOL conflict of interest rule would positively impact sales of fee-based annuities, according to Cerulli Associates; less certain is how to effectively...