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House, Senate introduce bills to allow collective investment trusts in 403(b)s, as trade groups lobby

By Lynn Cavanaugh

The Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025 is the latest attempt to pass CIT legislation, however, this time the Investment Company Institute and the Insured Retirement Institute are getting behind the effort.

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The Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025 is the latest attempt to pass CIT legislation to allow these tax-exempt pooled investment funds, which are an investment option in 401(k)s, into 403(b) plans.

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House, Senate introduce bills to allow collective investment trusts in 403(b)s, as trade groups lobby

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Senate reintroduces bill to allow collective investment trusts in 403(b) plans