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American Retirement Association (ARA)
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‘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
Previewing the 2024 NAPA 401(k) Summit with Nevin Adams and John Sullivan
Join the leading figures in the workplace retirement plan industry at the 2024 NAPA 401(k) Summit in Nashville, April 7-9.
DOL Retirement Security Rule Now Under OMB Review, But Changes Unknown for Now
Controversial rule expected to be fast-tracked in effort to make it effective prior to November election while opponents renew calls for its withdrawal
CITs in 403(b)s Bill Headed to Senate
A day after three amendments including 403(b) plan parity and e-Delivery fixes were passed, the Expanding Access to Capital Act clears House
‘Automatic IRA Act of 2024’ Enthusiastically Welcomed by Retirement Industry
Bill introduced today by Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA) has support of ARA and IRI, among others