DOL Watchdog: Department Lacked Oversight of Common Interest Agreements
Inspector general tells House panel that weak controls over information-sharing agreements risked public trust and...
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Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Curb Tax Breaks for Very Large Retirement Accounts
The legislation would put caps on and require distributions for people with massive balances.
Survey Findings
44.1% of responding recordkeepers said they do not support recordkeeping for any in-plan retirement income products.
Source: 2026 Recordkeeping Survey
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More Tracks, More Benefits
To maximize offerings for their employees, experts recommend that companies use both in-plan options and their HR departments.
DOL Files Fifth Amicus Brief Backing 401(k) Fiduciaries in Forfeiture Litigation
The Department of Labor urged the court to reject fiduciary breach claims, arguing the plaintiffs’ theory threatens employer flexibility and...
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Emergency, Retirement Savings Can Coexist
Studies find short-term savings can be a gateway—not an impediment—to long-term savings.
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Retirement Industry People Moves
Prudential Group Insurance announces new head of distribution; Nationwide Retirement Solutions expands sales leadership; Congruity HR names new VP of...
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CBiz Adds PEP for Mid-Market Businesses
The CBiz Retirement Advantage Pooled Employer Plan will utilize CBiz as both 3(16) and 3(38) managers.
SEC Enforcement Deputy Director Departs Agency
Osman Nawaz will succeed Waldon as principal deputy director.
RTX Retirement Strategy Head Ken Levine Retires
Francisco Cebada will succeed him as executive director of global retirement strategy.
Most Employees Struggle With Confidence to Spend in Retirement, per Allianz Life
New data show the risks contributing to reluctancy to spend include outliving savings, incurring high medical expenses and experiencing unforeseen...
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Product & Service Launches
Wellington, Vanguard, Blackstone ‘alliance’ eyes ‘retirement-specific’ products; MHW unveils healthcare solutions bundle; Teladoc offers personalized virtual care practice; and more.
Senate HELP Committee’s Vote on Secretary of Labor Nomination Postponed
With not enough senators at the hearing, the vote on confirmation of Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling to the...
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PLANSPONSOR Roadmap 2026 Livestream Series: Plan Investments
Every defined contribution retirement plan sponsor faces a growing list of consequential investment decisions. Knowing what choices to consider, which questions truly matter and when action is warranted is more challenging than ever. Join PLANSPONSOR for discussions and resources from industry experts and plan sponsor peers that cut through the noise.
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The DC Imperative: Advance Investment Solutions to Strengthen the Retirement Lifeline
Defined contribution plans are a critical component of retirement savings and, for many, can be a lifeline to financial security in retirement. However, participants want and need help to retire with dignity. We...
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Paycheck or Pot of Gold? Helping Participants Navigate the Decumulation Dilemma
In this webinar, you’ll discover how defined contribution plan participants are navigating the decumulation dilemma— taking their accumulated savings as a paycheck (i.e., an annuity) or a perceived “pot of gold” (i.e., a...
Sponsored by MetLife
DC Survey: Participant views on AI and private markets
Invesco's new DC Pulse Survey of plan participants focused on their views on AI and private markets.
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The retirement ripple effect: The cost of delayed retirement
More employees are working beyond age 65—not only by choice, but often because they’re not financially prepared to retire. This shift creates a notable ripple effect across organizations, influencing cost structures, mobility, and...
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Benefits at Work: How Financial Wellness Fuels Productivity
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Precision in Protection: Using Guaranteed Lifetime Income and Managed Accounts to Improve Outcomes
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Did You Know You May Be A Fiduciary?
If you sponsor a qualified retirement plan, you take on that weighty...
2026 Plan Sponsor of the Year
The Plan Sponsor of the Year finalists will be recognized—and the winners...
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Inside the DOL’s ‘Alts’ Rule
When Daniel Aronowitz, assistant secretary of Labor and head of the Employee...
2026 Service Stars
The PLANSPONSOR Service Stars program recognizes recordkeeping staff who provide exemplary service...
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Breakdown of the Workforce
Who is working and how sponsors can use benefits to help fill...
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