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
The Different Approaches to Expanding Retirement Plan Access
Already, state-run plans, PEPs and moves to expand access to SIMPLE plans are making a difference, experts say.
Once They Catch On, PEPs Could Grow Exponentially
Legislative and Judicial Actions
Paychex Introduces a Pooled Employer Plan
The firm says the PEP will reduce fiduciary liability for employers.
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.
DOL Announces Registration Requirements for Pooled Plan Providers
The rule implements the registration requirements for PEPs pursuant to the SECURE Act
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.