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American Retirement Association (ARA)
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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
March 8, 2024
‘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
February 7, 2024
AARP Endorses ‘Retirement Savings for Americans Act’ Opposed by ARA
Influential organization’s support could build momentum for controversial bill
January 30, 2024
Fiduciary Rule Comment Letters Flood in to DOL as Deadline Passes
Many organizations call for the proposed rule to be withdrawn in its entirety
January 4, 2024
New Bill Seeks to Allow Roth IRA Rollovers into Roth 401(k)s
Legislation introduced Wednesday in House would correct oversight of current law prohibiting workers from rolling Roth IRA savings into workplace-based Roth retirement plans offered by employers
December 14, 2023
DOL Retirement Security Hearing: Groups Express Both Support and Strong Opposition
American Retirement Association among first to voice its views to Employee Benefits Security Administation over the proposed rule
December 12, 2023
‘A’ List Industry Lineup Set to Testify in Dec. 12-13 Fiduciary Rule Hearing
DOL publishes agenda for two days of online hearings on its controversial proposed retirement security rule, related proposed exemption amendments
December 7, 2023
ERISA at 50: Retirement Industry Converging to Celebrate in 2024
Nine associations announce Symposium and Gala Sept. 12 in Washington D.C. to commemorate 50 years of the landmark retirement legislation
November 30, 2023
DOL Fiduciary Rule Released; Industry Reaction Pours In
President Biden will speak about the rule from the White House at 3:30; new proposal applies a fiduciary standard to retirement advice on rollovers
October 31, 2023
Too Many Low-Income Workers Lack Access to Retirement Plans: EIG
Florida singled out for lack of access in new report finding only 1 in 5 low-income workers participate in 401(k) plans
August 14, 2023