Tag: Defined contribution

A $62 million settlement between Lockheed Martin and participants in its 401(k) plan brings to rest a nearly decade-old complaint arguing Lockheed failed to adequately negotiate for lower...

It can be hard to separate noise from actionable insight when discussing investing trends, but two industry experts say now is clearly the time to get ahead on...

An Aon Hewitt survey of pension plan sponsors finds almost two in three could take direction action to curb risks and costs in 2015.

Aon Hewitt’s 401(k) Index shows there were five days of above-normal trading activity in the month of January 2015–more days than the previous two months combined.

Fewer participants changed their defined contribution plan asset allocations in 2014 than in 2013.

A new academic research paper reexamines how pension costs were related to defaults and bankruptcies at high-profile U.S. corporations in the airline, automotive and steel manufacturing industries.

Home-country bias in equity holdings has declined among pension plans globally.

Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar takes a holistic approach to retirement education, focusing on behavior and teaching people the basics:...

Global consultant Mercer has appointed Muriel Knapp as the national business leader for its Defined Contribution (DC) Advisors specialty practice.

An educational video series by the Stable Value Investment Association has been released, advising investors and financial professionals about stable value funds.

Fidelity's final quarterly retirement snapshot for 2014 shows the average 401(k) balance continues to push record levels.

The quest to help participants manage their assets after the accumulation phase continues.

Retirement specialist advisers should take a page from the pension plan playbook in helping DC clients overcome common misconceptions about retirement investing, says Rod Greenshields of Russell Investments.

QBI, LLC has acquired Strategic Pension Services, Inc. of Irvine, California.

Participants are increasing their defined contribution plan salary deferral rates faster than ever before, according to a study by Market Strategies International.

Broadridge Financial Solutions has signed an agreement to acquire the trade processing business of the Wilmington Trust Retirement and Institutional Services (WTRIS) unit of M&T Bank Corp.

Retirement plan sponsors surveyed repeatedly expressed frustration with regulatory complexity and concern about greater worker mobility.

Edison International has petitioned the U.S. Supreme court to drop its review of Tibble vs. Edison International, a closely watched retirement plan fee litigation case involving the company’s...

Plan sponsors and advisers should consider the steps that go into a prudent process for selecting a provider if they want to include a lifetime income solution in...

Nearly nine in 10 households oppose any action by the government taking away the tax advantages of DC retirement accounts.