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American Retirement Association (ARA)
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Industry Groups Respond to Trump’s Retirement Plan for Workers Lacking 401(k) Access
Trump’s announcement prompted reactions from the ICI, ARA, IRI, and more
Bipartisan Bill Seeks Uniform Form 5500 Filing Deadline
Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act would eliminate need for a separate extension request and reduce unnecessary administrative burdens on employers
Advocates for CITs in 403(b)s Express Support for INVEST Act that Could Pass House Today
Legislation was debated on House floor last night but didn’t come up for a vote
4 in 10 Working Americans Lack Retirement Plan Access, Census Bureau Data Shows
New EIG brief says findings underscore “desperate need” for reforms, such as those in the Retirement Savings for Americans Act
‘Retirement Savings for Americans Act’ Introduced Again in Congress
Bill has some bipartisan (and AARP) support, but opponents believe it would undermine the employer-sponsored retirement plan market
CITs in 403(b)s Saga Adds More Twists and Turns
While some consumer groups urge lawmakers to reject a bill that would allow collective investment trusts in 403(b) plans, advocates ramp up push for passage before year’s end
Bipartisan Bill to Allow CITs in 403(b)s Introduced in Senate
Legislation with wide-ranging support a companion to legislation already passed in the House
Defending the 401(k)
While attacks on defined contribution plans have ramped up significantly in the past year, advocates for workplace retirement plans are stepping up to counter their claims
Fiduciary Rule Reaction: For and Against
ARA among first to express strong support while several groups voice opposition
‘401(k) Industry Owns Congress’ Claims POLITICO Report
While detailing extreme effectiveness of retirement industry lobby, exhaustive report calls it out it for providing tax breaks weighted toward wealthy and blowing out deficit