Compliance

The markup hearing, punctuated by a unanimous vote to advance the legislation, demonstrated that retirement security issues are capable of bringing together members of Congress who don’t agree...

Sources say the House Ways and Means Committee will likely vote to advance the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021, often called a follow-up to the SECURE...

The complaint says fees charged to participants in the plan were "grossly excessive" because they were not based on the...

The proposal creates a mandatory automatic enrollment individual retirement account program for employers that do not offer a retirement plan and employ at least five people.

The emergency medical services company has settled an ERISA lawsuit suggesting it failed to meet its fiduciary duties of prudence...

Drawing on their collective decades of experience working inside and outside the DOL, a panel of expert ERISA attorneys convened...

Though significant in its own right, the appellate ruling could potentially be stayed if (and when) it is appealed to the New York Court of Appeals, which is...

However, the 9th Circuit contemplated whether an online request is considered a 'written request' under ERISA, and attorneys say the...

Following a bench trial, said the firms “acted prudently and reasonably in administrating, investing and terminating the pension plan.”

Already, state-run plans, PEPs and moves to expand access to SIMPLE plans are making a difference, experts say.

The ruling makes the 9th Circuit the latest appeals court to side against plaintiffs in stock drop litigation, once again...

The proposed legislation comes months after a Department of Defense report found that a quarter of military spouses are unemployed. 

It is aimed at making it easier for small businesses to offer SIMPLE plans.

The plaintiffs allege plan fiduciaries used what it calls ‘cobbled-together services from many providers’ and didn't monitor fees for any...

Among other claims, the lawsuit says Aon and a 401(k) plan sponsor caused the plan to invest in Aon’s proprietary collective investment trusts (CITs) for Aon’s benefit.

The guidance published by the Department of Labor reminds the industry that boilerplate, fine print disclaimers that investment advice is not being provided won’t cut it.

Plan fiduciaries' motions to dismiss the excessive fee suit were denied as a federal judge found the plaintiffs' claims were...

The guidance, which is the first of its kind, includes best practices and tips for protecting retirement benefits.

He takes the helm at the Securities and Exchange Commission during a key time of transition and reflection for the...