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Empower, the nation's second largest 401(k) plan provider, has announced a new program that gives access to participants to private market investing, which may bring risk, however, the provider says most participants want access, in its new study.

These retirement plans meet the legal requirements and the cost for a pre-approved plan is less than for an individually designed plan, according to the IRS.

Data is no longer a bystander in employee benefits; it's driving the way plans are designed, delivered, and measured.

Remote listings in IT and communications surged 100%, while remote listings in education and training went up 20% respectfully.

The rule exceeds the authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Judge Sean Jordan of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas ruled.

These legal pros, who represent clients in the employee benefits field, sent a letter to Congress, in the aftermath of the just-passed tax bill which included little for the retirement sector, to increase retirement "plan formation, plan participation, and retirement savings."