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American Retirement Association (ARA)
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DOL Unveils Fiduciary Rule Opening Door to Alternative Investments in 401(k)s
Proposed regulation outlines process-based safe harbors for plan fiduciaries, reinforcing ERISA standards while expanding access to private markets and other alternatives for retirement savers
ERISA Litigation Reform Act Advances to House Floor
Supporters say measure targets meritless lawsuits, while critics argue it would limit workers’ ability to challenge plan misconduct
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