PLANSPONSOR Magazine

COVER

Plan Design

Each ­workforce is different—how plans have changed to accommodate an employer’s unique needs.

Cover |March-April 2023

Governance

As the DOL and Congress keep building on ERISA, fiduciaries must know all the current ‘rules and regs’ that affect...
Cover |March-April 2023

The Evolution of Cash Balance Plans

Long viewed as less risky and easier to manage than traditional defined contribution plans, cash balance plans have become more...
UpFront |March-April 2023

Participants Could Be the Weakest Link

How some recordkeepers are stepping up education, plus adding background safety measures, to guard their plans against cybercrime.
Insights |March-April 2023

Reflections on 30 Years

Our look back at how plan design, governance, investments, access and more have evolved over these decades.
UpFront |March-April 2023

How Popular Are ESG Funds—Truly?

Newly enrolled participants are less apt to ask for ESG funds than many plan sponsors may expect, says a study.
Participant Analysis |March-April 2023

The Power of the Deferral Rate

What the plan sponsor chooses will affect participants’ savings for good or for less than good.
Rules/Regs |March-April 2023

From Washington and the Courts

25 states sue the DOL; the DOL sues a defunct firm; a district court dismisses claims against Microsoft; and more.
UpFront |March-April 2023

Tidbits

403(b)s and CITs: The Real Story Contrary to the industry’s hopes, expectations and even some early reports, the provision enabling 403(b) plans to invest in collective investment trusts...
UpFront |March-April 2023

The Longevity Factor

A survey suggests a correlation between respondents’ retirement preparedness and accuracy at gauging their gender’s life expectancy.
Plan Profile |March-April 2023

Staying the Course

O.C. Tanner, Plan Sponsor of the Year, Corporate 401(k) $50 Million – $1 Billion.