Robo-advisers gained some traction in the DC industry this year, and many have come to see how the technology could work with, rather than against, traditional advisers.
Aside from traditional allegations of excessive fees and mismanagement of company stock, ERISA litigation in 2016 included challenges to fund types, fiduciary processes and provider arrangements; expect more...
Both employers and employees remained committed to funding defined contribution plans during the year, which saw significant market swings and bouts of uncertainty.
After multiple trips through the district and appellate court systems and consideration by the Supreme Court on multiple occasions, Tibble vs Edison took another step forward today.
The strategic partnership with Spectra Benefits and Miller & Wade Group aims to helping employees view the HSA more like a retirement account for their health.
The IRS document can be used by advisers in helping them educate plan sponsors about automatic enrollment 401(k) plans as well as to help plan sponsors set up...
In addition to imposing penalties for failure to provide requested plan documents to a 401(k) participant, a federal district court found the plan filed a simplified Form 5500...
The latest ERISA lawsuit to be filed targets Xerox and Financial Engines for advice arrangements negotiated between the firms and several Ford Motor Company retirement plans.
This is a friendly reminder that 2017 PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Sponsor of the Year nomination forms are still available. Don't wait to nominate—time is running out!
The bank’s recent troubles over illegal sales practices have led retirement plan participants to file an ERISA stock drop suit, claiming plan fiduciaries continued to offer Wells stock...
However, Aon Hewitt data shows new contributions continue to favor stocks, with 65.7% of employee contributions investing in equities—a slight increase from 65.6% in August.