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Around the Industry: Barbie’s 401(k) Balance; 1 in 5 Don’t Know What a 401(k) Is; 20 ‘Least Worst’ Plans of 2022
A quick look at three wide-ranging new reports about 401(k) plans
Report Shows 401(k) Funds Funnel Billions to Nuclear, Other Controversial Weapons
As You Sow analysis released this week finds the top 25 U.S. fund managers earn a “D” grade or worse due to investments in weapons manufacturers
IRI Calls On Biden Administration to Review Retirement Security Bills
While SECURE 2.0 offers enhanced retirement measures, IRI notes that there is still more work to be done
DC’s Fiduciary Pulse
To help them protect defined contribution retirement plans, independent ERISA attorneys like those at Groom Law Group keep a finger on the pulse of policy developments in Washington D.C.
The 401(k) ‘House-Cleaning’ to Come
Tom Hawkins explains why SECURE 2.0’s bump of the automatic rollover threshold from $5,000 to $7,000 is a big win for participants and plan sponsors alike
House Republicans Target ‘E’ in ESG
A working group created by House Republicans published a report outlining its goals against ESG policies
59% of Advisors Do Not Rollover Clients’ 401(k)s to IRAs
Pontera finding cited better 401(k) plan benefits as a reason for not rolling the account to an IRA
Incoming DOL Fiduciary Rule Slated for August
The DOL's Spring Regulatory Agenda includes a proposal that would amend the regulatory definition of a fiduciary
DC Plan Asset Growth in Q1 Outpaces Overall Retirement Asset Gains
ICI data shows defined contribution assets increased 5% during first three months of 2023, compared to a 3.5% rise for total retirement assets
Reintroduced Bill Provides Relief for Annuities in QDIAs
The bil would permit annuities to be the default 401(k) investment option for workers enrolled in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan