Beyond 401(k) / PEPs
PEPs’ Slow Growth
Economic distractions and alternative options have lessened the uptake.
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Why Small Business Owners Often Resist 401(k)s
Two of the reasons most commonly cited by small business owners for not offering a retirement plan are the beliefs that their business is too small to qualify...
Plan Sponsor Interest in Pooled Employer Plans Has Increased
The largest small employers may be the most interested.
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...
New Transamerica Solution Reflects Small-Market Developments
The firm says its new retirement plan offering, targeted at small employers, is ‘value focused’ and tailored specifically for efficiency.
QPA Launches PEP Featuring Adviser Managed Accounts
The pooled plan solution is being launched in partnership with Newport Group.
More Firms Are Addressing the Group Plan Market
Franklin Templeton has selected a new group plan recordkeeper in Transamerica, while PRI and Waypoint have formed a new joint company called Group Plan Systems.
The Fiduciary Insurance Market Crunch Matters for Everyone
In a Q&A with PLANADVISER, expert benefits attorney Erin Turley points to a critical emerging challenge for the retirement plan...
Transamerica and Fidelity Partnerships Show Focus on Collective Plans
Transamerica is collaborating with FuturePlan by Ascensus on a new group plan solution, while Fidelity and Paylocity are partnering to enhance the Fidelity Advantage 401(k) pooled employer plan.
Advocacy Continues for Retirement-Related Provisions in Budget Draft, Other Bills
Industry professionals who work with lawmakers in Washington say they remain hopeful that retirement security issues will be addressed in the federal government’s budget for fiscal year 2022.
Morningstar, PAi Partner on ESG PEP
The objective of the new pooled employer plan will be to create as close to a complete environmental, social and governance investment lineup as possible.
CAPTRUST, T. Rowe, NBS Team Up on ‘MEP-PEP Alternative’ for Small Clients
The Direct Fiduciary program aims to allow companies to significantly reduce the amount of time spent managing an individual 401(k) plan by outsourcing administrative and investment fiduciary responsibilities.
Trends
PEPs’ Predicted Growth
Advisers ‘on the fence’ may have several reasons to change their minds.
Complementary ‘SECURE 2.0’ Legislation Introduced in Senate
The introduction of the Improving Access to Retirement Savings Act could be a key step toward eventual passage of retirement reforms that build on the momentum of the...
TRA Releases E-Book on Group 401(k) Plans for Advisers
It focuses on MEPs, PEPs and aggregation programs.
House Ways and Means Committee Passes SECURE Act 2.0
The markup hearing, punctuated by a unanimous vote to advance the legislation, demonstrated that retirement security issues are capable of bringing together members of Congress who don’t agree...
‘SECURE Act 2.0’ Appears Ready to Clear Committee
Sources say the House Ways and Means Committee will likely vote to advance the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021, often called a follow-up to the SECURE...
Gig Workers and PEPs—Coverage Lessons From the UK
One established provider of pooled employer plans in the United Kingdom says the promise of PEPs is big here in...
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.
