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Publisher: PLANSPONSOR
optimizing plan design in the investment menu plansponsor
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Publisher: PLANSPONSOR
How Plan Sponsors Can Address Declining Retirement Confidence in 2024 | PLANSPONSOR
Plan sponsors should consider diversifying their fixed-income allocations in their investment menus, as well as exploring optional SECURE 2.0 provisions, to improve retirement readiness, according to MFS.Plan sponsors should consider diversifying their fixed-income allocations in their investment menus, as well as exploring optional SECURE 2.0 provisions, to improve retirement readiness, according to MFS. -
Publisher: PLANSPONSOR
Biden Uses First Veto to Uphold DOL ESG Rule | PLANSPONSOR
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Publisher: Bloomberg.com
Practical Tips for Plan Sponsors and ESG Investments
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Publisher: InvestmentNews
Big change is coming for 401(k)s
New plan features and plan design are shaking up the retirement plan industry, specifically, for plan sponsors.  Financial services firms are collaborating on the big change of adding guaranteed lifetime income products to 401(k)s.New plan features and plan design are shaking up the retirement plan industry, specifically, for plan sponsors.  Financial services firms are collaborating on the big change of adding guaranteed lifetime income products to 401(k)s. -
Publisher: Investment Company Institute
ICI Statement on SEC ESG Disclosure Proposal
ICI President and CEO Eric Pan released the following statement regarding the SEC’s proposal to require additional disclosure around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment practices: “ICI fully supports regulatory measures to addr...ICI President and CEO Eric Pan released the following statement regarding the SEC’s proposal to require additional disclosure around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment practices: “ICI fully supports regulatory measures to addr... -
Publisher: Foley & Lardner
401(k) Compliance Check #7: Five Administrative Policies Every 401(k) Plan Needs | Foley & Lardner LLP
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Publisher: U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
Spotlight on Enforcement Task Force Focused on Climate and ESG Issues
The SEC proposed new rules to curb investment vehicles from misleading clients about their adherence to ESG principles, a practice known as greenwashing.ÂThe SEC proposed new rules to curb investment vehicles from misleading clients about their adherence to ESG principles, a practice known as greenwashing. -
Publisher: SHRM
DOL Warns 401(k) Plans Against Allowing Crypto Investments
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) warned 401(k) plans to "exercise extreme care" before including a cryptocurrency option in their investment menu. While short of an outright ban, the guidance calls for an abundance of caution regarding crypto.The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) warned 401(k) plans to "exercise extreme care" before including a cryptocurrency option in their investment menu. While short of an outright ban, the guidance calls for an abundance of caution regarding crypto. -
Publisher: Fortune
Workers want crypto 401(k) options, but companies that offer them will face a wave of lawsuits
Plaintiffs attorneys are salivating over future litigation as companies weigh whether to offer risky crypto options in their retirement plans.Plaintiffs attorneys are salivating over future litigation as companies weigh whether to offer risky crypto options in their retirement plans. -
Publisher: The Wagner Law Group | The Wagner Law Group
Are Brokerage Windows an Effective Way of Limiting Fiduciary Risk After Hughes v. Northwestern?
In Hughes v. Northwestern University, 142 S.Ct. 737 (January 24, 2022), the Supreme Court held that fiduciaries to self-directed defined contribution retirement savings plans are responsible for determining the prudence of all investment alternatives...In Hughes v. Northwestern University, 142 S.Ct. 737 (January 24, 2022), the Supreme Court held that fiduciaries to self-directed defined contribution retirement savings plans are responsible for determining the prudence of all investment alternatives... -
Publisher: 401K Specialist
Fidelity to Offer Bitcoin in 401ks - 401K Specialist
Crypto and 401(k)s... A good idea, bad idea or still too early to tell? Bitcoin in 401ks took a major step forward with the announcement that Fidelity is launching Fidelity’s workplace Digital Assets Account.Crypto and 401(k)s... A good idea, bad idea or still too early to tell? Bitcoin in 401ks took a major step forward with the announcement that Fidelity is launching Fidelity’s workplace Digital Assets Account. -
Publisher: PLANSPONSOR
Considerations for DC Plan Sponsors Integrating ESG Investments
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Publisher: BusinessWire
More 401K Participants Say Having ESG Options Could Inspire Them to Increase Contribution Rate
74% of plan participants without #ESG investment options in their plan, said they would or might increase their contribution rate if ESG options were offered.74% of plan participants without #ESG investment options in their plan, said they would or might increase their contribution rate if ESG options were offered. -
Publisher: DCIIA
Three barriers to ESG Adoption for U.S. DC Plans: Insights from Consultants
Interested in #ESG options for your 401(k) plan but keep hitting barriers? Check out the top 3 barriers, how to address them and potentially move forward.Interested in #ESG options for your 401(k) plan but keep hitting barriers? Check out the top 3 barriers, how to address them and potentially move forward. -
Publisher: PLANSPONSOR
Fee Considerations for Small Plans
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Publisher: Groom Law Group
DOL Threatens to Investigate Fiduciaries Over Cryptocurrency in 401(k)s
DOL threatens to investigate fiduciaries over cryptocurrency in 401(k)s... what employers need to know.  One day after President Biden’s Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets, the Department of Labor’s Employee...DOL threatens to investigate fiduciaries over cryptocurrency in 401(k)s... what employers need to know.  One day after President Biden’s Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets, the Department of Labor’s Employee... -
Publisher: InvestmentNews
ESG popular among young workers in public DC plans: EBRI report
ESG funds rank high among younger participants. Learn more here EBRI found that when ESG funds are included in public defined-contribution plans, they're used frequently by younger workersESG funds rank high among younger participants. Learn more here EBRI found that when ESG funds are included in public defined-contribution plans, they're used frequently by younger workers -
Publisher: PLANSPONSOR
New Developments in Managed Accounts
Lower fees, more accessibility for participants and new distribution methods might make managed accounts worth a new look for employers who sponsor defined contribution plans.Lower fees, more accessibility for participants and new distribution methods might make managed accounts worth a new look for employers who sponsor defined contribution plans. -
Publisher: Groom Law Group
Guaranteeing a Secure Retirement
Are you thinking about adding lifetime income investments within your workplace retirement plan? Here are some helpful fiduciary considerationsAre you thinking about adding lifetime income investments within your workplace retirement plan? Here are some helpful fiduciary considerations
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