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ERISA organization asks Congress to address 'overfunded' PBGC program

By Joel Kranc

The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), a national non-profit organization that represents the largest employers in the U.S., is calling on Congress to re-examine the premiums paid by companies that sponsor defined benefits (DB) plans.

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401(k) lawsuit: DOL secures $124M settlement for DST Systems plan participants

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Another judge strikes down DOL's 401(k) rollover rule, as new rule expected soon

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July 10, 2023

SECURE 2.0: Small, medium businesses have 'limited understanding' of new law

Only 41% of small business owners (and 69% of mid-size owners) are aware of emergency savings opportunities for employees provided by SECURE 2.0, while even fewer know about student loan matching options.

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July 06, 2023

ESG investing: House Republicans outline policy goals in new interim report

The ESG Working Group plans to focus on how ESG-centric investing prioritizes ideology over profits, they say, to the detriment of consumers, claiming "the Biden Administration is making it harder for Americans to retire."

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June 30, 2023

Grappling with SECURE 2.0? Plan sponsors need prep, advice and liability protection

Most plan sponsors are monitoring regulatory changes, properly managing plan operations and have appropriate fund and investments offerings, but even with diligent effort, mistakes will happen.

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June 28, 2023

SECURE 2.0's retirement plan correction provision: IRS issues interim guidance

In advance of the IRS's procedure update on SECURE 2.0's expanded self-correction under the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System, the agency has issued interim guidance.

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June 20, 2023

New fiduciary rule's release date confirmed in DOL's updated agenda

The Labor Department's Spring agenda includes a proposal that would amend the regulatory definition of a fiduciary, taking into account practices of investment advisers and the expectations of plan sponsors and participants.

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June 14, 2023

2 in 3 small businesses don't offer 401(k)s: Will SECURE 2.0 help move the needle?

The new legislation will remove barriers for many small businesses, however, some are reporting they don't have the bandwidth or resources to deal with these benefit issues, according to a Fidelity report.

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June 14, 2023

Employers need help implementing SECURE 2.0: Advocacy group asks IRS for guidance

The ERISA Industry Committee, an employer advocacy group, implored the IRS in a letter to clarify how sponsors can implement new SECURE 2.0 features - and also offered recommendations for improving health care benefits.

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ERISA organization asks Congress to address 'overfunded' PBGC program

401(k) lawsuit: DOL secures $124M settlement for DST Systems plan participants

Another judge strikes down DOL's 401(k) rollover rule, as new rule expected soon

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SECURE 2.0: Small, medium businesses have 'limited understanding' of new law

ESG investing: House Republicans outline policy goals in new interim report

Grappling with SECURE 2.0? Plan sponsors need prep, advice and liability protection

SECURE 2.0's retirement plan correction provision: IRS issues interim guidance

New fiduciary rule's release date confirmed in DOL's updated agenda

2 in 3 small businesses don't offer 401(k)s: Will SECURE 2.0 help move the needle?

Employers need help implementing SECURE 2.0: Advocacy group asks IRS for guidance