Prudential Financial has lost its appeal to shed greater government oversight, after regulators made a final decision that the insurer is one of a group of financial companies so big that they could threaten the financial system if they were to fail.

The Plan Sponsor Council of America, ERISA Industry Committee and U.S. Chamber of Commerce have asked the Department of Labor to clarify some of its proposals relating to fee disclosures in participant-directed individual account plans.

Have you heard? The number of uninsured people walking around took a dip last year. Must be because of PPACA.

The federal governments Thrift Savings Plan will begin recognizing same-sex marriages with regard to spousal benefits.