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Plan sponsors are interested in restructuring consultant relationships, expanding investment lineups, and enhancing participant education, writes Morgan Stanley's head of institutional consulting.

The IRIC’s executive director shares expectations for what to expect from defined contribution plans next year.

Both major political parties and the business community agree on the need for solutions to help address challenges around income in retirement, and they’ve taken action to address...

Retirement confidence tends to fade with age, but widespread access to advice and educational resources could help buck the trend.

Research shows how advice and recommendation needs are likely to be increasingly varied among investors as they age. 

Pension risk transfers benefit plan sponsors and plan participants. 

As we mark the 50th anniversary of the law, it is an opportune moment to reflect on its profound impact on the American retirement landscape and consider the...

Despite the volume of cases, no court has yet issued a favorable judgment on the merits for any pension plan participant plaintiff.

A review of topics plan sponsors should consider as they review their plans before the 2024 enrollment season.

Lowering premiums might spur some organizations to consider offering a defined benefit plan, which could be an additional form of income in retirement.

Increasing plan complexity and fiduciary liability continue to steer employers toward this growing trend.

Move beyond plan-specific education to respond to what employees really want.

Retirement income is top of mind for many these days, but too often, the conversation focuses solely on products, instead of on creating and articulating a retirement income...

Optional SECURE 2.0 provisions and IRS determination letters can help plan sponsors position their plans to meet participant needs.

It’s a must-have for defined contribution plans.

Seven essential elements for lawmakers to consider as they work to enact sustainable public-private partnerships to expand benefits coverage.

It is the law of the land.

A former DOL solicitor and current ERISA attorney on why there may be a new wave of lawsuits on health plan expenditures and fees and how to prepare.

Regulations and guidance over the past decades have expanded and shrunk the definition of an ERISA investment advice fiduciary.

A new joint initiative aims to leverage retirement plan data to foster inclusive wealth creation.