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DOL Updates Abandoned Plan Program Rules
EBSA will publish rules to open Abandoned Plan Program eligibility to Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees.
Survey Findings
While the 401(k) plan stands as the dominant employer-sponsored retirement plan option, 403(b) and 457 plans have much to offer to their respective markets.
Source: 2023 DC Plan Benchmarking Survey
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Dealing with Stress, Burnout in the HR, Benefits Department
With fatigue and exhaustion on the rise among HR leaders, plan sponsors are tasked with managing the stresses that their benefits teams face while also prioritizing the needs of their participants.
DOL’s Retirement Security Rule Challenged by Insurance Industry Associations
The 9 organizations tell a Texas federal court that the new fiduciary rule “exceeds the DOL’s authority under federal law”...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Gangwani named CIO of Legal & General Retirement America; ERISA attorneys hired by Norton Rose Fulbright and Nossaman; Abrdn CEO...
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ERISA Suit Filed Against Packaging Company 401(k) Plan
Plaintiffs seek class status in case that alleges South Carolina-based firm permitted excessive fees on the $1.2 billion plan.
Data Breach at Merrill Exposes Personal Information of Walmart 401(k) Participants
An ‘isolated email error’ caused Walmart retirement plan participants’ names and Social Security numbers to be exposed.
Texas Judge Certifies Class in Pilot’s Anti-ESG Case
A class of participants was certified in a federal district court lawsuit against American Airlines’ Plan for Pilots.
EBSA Official Expresses Confidence in Legal Strength of Retirement Security Rule
Timothy Hauser explained in an ABA webinar that the new fiduciary rule is different from the old one and compliant...
Pension Risk Transfer Market Sets Q1 Record
The first quarter of 2024 has already seen two jumbo PRT deals, with Verizon and Shell offloading their pension liabilities.
SEC Might Drop Swing Pricing from Mutual Fund Liquidity Proposal
Instead, they would likely adopt liquidity fees, though Chair Gensler did not say so explicitly.
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Navigating pension risk in today’s economic climate
A recent white paper from Principal® provides insights on how the current economic environment has impacted pension plan funding ratios and resulted in opportunities to consider new risk management strategies.
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Integrating Benefits for Employees’ Overall Well-Being
“Beyond basic insurance coverage, employees want support for their holistic well-being, encompassing physical, mental and financial health, as well as promoting a healthy work-life balance,” says Rich Cordova, senior vice president of retirement...
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