Pensions
House Considers Auto-Enrollment Legislation
The proposed bill would require nearly all US companies to enroll workers in a retirement plan.
Tag: 401(k)
Opinion
Pension Funds Should Report Performance on a Monthly Basis, Markov Says
An analysis of portfolios using a returns-based lens would help some funds improve transparency, the investment researcher advises.
Asset Allocation
Transamerica Settles 401(k) Lawsuit for $5.4 Million
The complaint alleged the insurance giant saddled its plan portfolio with proprietary duds.
Research
Pandemic Magnifies Demand for Retirement Income
A BlackRock report finds plan participants and sponsors are increasingly seeking a steady retirement income stream.
Regulation
Bill Seeks to Provide Plan Sponsors with Legal Cover for ESG Investing
Legislators say employers are hesitant to provide ESG options in 401(k)s over fears of being sued.
Regulation
Senators Reintroduce Retirement Security & Savings Act
The bill seeks to allow people who have saved too little to set aside more for retirement.
Asset Allocation
Fidelity 401(k) Plan Balances Rise to New High in Q1
Despite economic fallout from the pandemic, defined contribution plan balances remain strong.
Regulation
Securing a Strong Retirement Act Passes Ways and Means Committee
Among other measures, the bill would expand automatic enrollment for 401(k) and 403(b) plans.
Regulation
Target-Date Funds Have a Target on Them
Congressional leaders are calling on the GAO to investigate risks and expense concerns with the popular funds.
Regulation
SECURE Act Could Help Provide Retirement Income in 401(k) Plans
Report says retirement income will become the standard in defined contribution plans.
Risk
Kimberly-Clark Faces ERISA Lawsuit over 401(k) Plan
Lawsuit alleges fiduciary failure cost participants nearly $6.3 million in retirement plan services fees.
Regulation
Multiple Employer Pension Plans May Need to Brace Themselves for Lawsuits
Consulting firm October Three says lawyers will likely set their sights on MEPs.
Pensions
Bill Would Move New Texas State Employees to 401(k)-Like Plan
The proposed pension reform would affect workers hired after Sept. 1, 2022.
Market Moves
Court Rules in Favor of Principal Life Insurance in ERISA Lawsuit
District court judge concludes conflict of interest alone is not a breach of fiduciary duties.
Research
Auto-Enrollment Triples New Hire Participation
Vanguard report finds DC plan take-up rates surge to 91% from 28% under automatic enrollment.