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Experts providing testimony to EBSA focused on defined contribution in-plan annuity product offerings as the plan default.

T. Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services, New York Life Group Benefit Solutions and Oceanview Life and Annuity Co. filed a previously reported breach to the Maine Attorney General's...

Public pension plans today are increasingly investing in private equity, real estate and venture capital, according to panelists at the Council of Institutional Investors’ 2024 Fall Conference.

BAE beat a proposed class action over its use of 401(k) forfeited contributions; the ruling is one among a handful of similar cases. 

The updates are meant to ensure that ERISA health plans provide the same amount of coverage for mental health and substance abuse care as for physical health care...

For the smallest of employers, offering a state auto-IRA program provides minimal administrative and fiduciary burdens.

Updated cybersecurity guidance from EBSA extends to all employee retirement benefit plans and health and welfare plans. 

Voya names Katz as CFO; Alera Group promotes Blue to CEO; ABA re-appoints chair of employee plans group; and more. 

The telecommunications company conducted a $1.4 billion pension risk transfer with Athene Annuity and Life in 2021.

While Millennials faced challenges at the start of their careers and continue to carry large amounts of student debt, new research shows significant improvements in the cohort’s wealth...

The regulators are seeking input by November 4 on the federal program scheduled to begin in 2027.

Verizon, Shell and 3M completed the year’s three largest pension risk transfers so far.

The moves are part of a larger effort to streamline services.

Vestwell adds TIAA in-plan guaranteed income offering; American Life launches new fixed-indexed annuity; nudge publishes free financial wellness guide for employers; and more.

The pharmaceutical company and investment manager are the latest to be accused of selecting Athene as its annuity provider in a $2 billion pension risk transfer it completed...

The Employee Benefits Security Administration announced upcoming webinars for employers, service providers and workers nearing retirement.

The $1.3 million settlement pertains to litigation from 2020 and 2024 against the $5 billion retirement plan.

While 401(k) plan fees are a bigger ask for small plans, the savings benefits to participants still tend to be worth the price.

For some employers, offering a state-facilitated retirement plan is the best and easiest option, but for others, sponsoring their own plan or joining a PEP are more attractive.