In the whirlwind of corporate acquisitions, the 401(k) retirement plan often gets overlooked, yet it plays a crucial role in the transaction’s success. With fiduciary obligations and compliance responsibilities at stake, understanding how to navigate defined contribution decisions is essential.
What it would really take for a pensions comeback
Recent headlines have signaled renewed employer interest in defined benefit (DB) plans, especially after IBM decided to restore its pension plan. But are pensions really poised for a comeback?
Strategic asset decumulation: The key to predictable lifetime income for participants
Helping DC plan participants reach their retirement funding goals is only half of the picture. Learn why and how plan sponsors can help participants efficiently transition to decumulation.
Is your benefits committee up to par? Here’s how to be sure
To defend themselves against ERISA violations, plan sponsors need to understand their fiduciary obligations. As the parties generally responsible for plan oversight, benefits committees play a central role in minimizing compliance risk.
Time well spent: Optimizing time away from work administration
Here are some considerations for plan sponsors as they seek to streamline TAFW processes.
Governance basics every plan sponsor should know
How do plan sponsors operate and administer employee benefit plans in a manner that is both effective and compliant with applicable regulatory and fiduciary obligations?
You’ve frozen your pension — now what? 6 steps in terminating a plan
Each phase of pension plan termination involves numerous decision points and incredible amounts of data-crunching.







