In latest SEC investigation, 11 firms will pay more than $88 million to settle charges related to off-channel texting communications and widespread recordkeeping failures against investment advisors and broker-dealers.

According to the report, a big majority (74%) of respondents reported sharing employees' job levels, while just 58% said they share variable pay opportunities.

Here is a brief summary of items that employers and benefits advisors should be aware of for health plans as we close out 2024 and head into 2025.

While the ruling does not derail the Medicare drug negotiation program, which drugmakers have already agreed to prices for the first 10 drugs selected for the first round, it sends the case back to a lower court for consideration.