
Vestwell Expands MEP and PEP Solutions
Vestwell's new offerings include a range of “affordable 401(k) plan options” for advisers to provide small and medium-sized business clients.

DOL Updates Form 5500 for 2023
This year’s changes include reporting modifications for PEPs and small plans.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Updates MEP ‘One Bad Apple’ Rule
New regulations would apply to multiple employer plans that are either maintained by employers that have a ‘common interest’ or have a ‘pooled plan provider.’

PEPs’ Predicted Growth

Once They Catch On, PEPs Could Grow Exponentially

Lawsuit Against MEP Takes Issue With Share Classes, Revenue Sharing
Fiduciaries of the multiple employer plan of professional employer organization (PEO) Nextep, Inc. are being sued over excessive investment and recordkeeping fees.
Principal to Launch Pooled Employer Plan
With its PEP, the firm plans to simplify plan administration and reduce fiduciary risk to help more businesses offer a retirement plan.
Retirement Industry Experts See Tremendous Promise for PEPs
Many say they think the pooled employer plans authorized under the SECURE Act will open more doors for small businesses.
Stakeholders Want More Substantive PEP Guidance from DOL
Though they applaud the direction the Department of Labor is taking, expert ERISA attorneys say a new proposed rule does not sufficiently explain how pooled employer plans can be structured like existing multiple employer plans.

Compliance News

Compliance News
BlackRock Calls for Expanding Access to Retirement Plans
One measure is to encourage MEPs by eliminating the “nexus” requirement.
Americans Support Retirement Security Public Policy
Eighty percent of American workers surveyed said they would like to hear congressional candidates discuss retirement security.