Tag: Defined contribution

A bipartisan group of U.S. House members penned an open letter to the Department of Labor that demands more detail be shared about the ongoing fiduciary redefinition effort.

Legislation has been introduced that would increase the cap on deferrals and matching contributions for safe harbor plans.

A report suggests employers that use automatic enrollment in their defined contribution retirement plans may be using deferral and match rates that offset the costs of higher participation.

A survey found those with a “savings plan with specific goals” reported more success in savings efforts.

Advice has taken on new dimensions in the retirement space, according to Cerulli Associates, and is often implemented automatically and without requiring input from the recipient.

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.