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Aug 2020Webinar - Hot Topics for Higher Education Retirement Plan Sponsors
In the first half of 2020, the global pandemic has created major challenges for colleges and universities. Learn more about the hot topics for higher education retirement plan sponsors and what they mean in terms of plan compliance in our webinar.
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Apr 2020403(b) Retirement Plan Fee Litigation | April 2020 Update
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, retirement plan litigation remains largely uninterrupted. Since our last comprehensive update on the status of 403(b) retirement plan lawsuits, there have been some significant updates: The George Washington University litigation appeal was denied, as was the Northwe…
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Dec 2019The Top Retirement Plan Trends for 2020
With the holiday season upon us and the New Year fast approaching, it is time to consider what 2020 may bring for retirement plan sponsors. We explore some of the retirement plan trends that are likely to be popular next year.
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Nov 2019Case Study: Making a Strong Plan Stronger
SRC, a not-for-profit research and development organization, set out to improve their retirement plan benefit, ultimately reducing administrative costs by 54%, streamlining the investment lineup and improving employee communication and education - all without converting recordkeepers
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Nov 2019The Fiduciary Breach Lawsuits: Lessons Learned
Over the past few months, we launched an in-depth exploration into the claims of the fiduciary breach lawsuits. We highlight the issues, the litigation outcomes and the key take-aways for retirement plan sponsors in a recap of the series.
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Oct 2019Fiduciary Breach Lawsuit Issues Explored - Topic #5: No Regular Recordkeeper RFP
With more than 100 lawsuits filed against fiduciaries of defined contribution retirement plans for breach of fiduciary responsibility, litigation has plagued the retirement plan industry over the past decade.
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Sep 2019Case Study: Focused on Fees, Fairness, and the Future
Learn how WPI's focus on reducing fees, fairly allocating costs, and structuring their plan thoughtfully has helped to position their employees for successful retirements.
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Sep 2019Fiduciary Breach Lawsuit Issues Explored - Topic #4: Multiple Active Recordkeepers
In our Fiduciary Breach Lawsuit Series, we provide an in-depth exploration of each of the claims. This month, we explore the issue of having multiple active recordkeepers.
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Sep 2019The Race to Zero in Index Funds
The rush to adopt lower cost funds is one of the dominant investment themes of the decade, driven by investors’ new-found love for inexpensive passive investing in the aftermath of the financial crisis. How can investment managers sustain nearly-zero expense ratios and remain profitable?
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Aug 2019Case Study: Growth through Acquisition and the Impact on Retirement Plans
The dynamic healthcare industry continues to see significant merger and acquisition activity, and combining the retirement plans of newly acquired entities can be complicated. Learn how WMCHealth has successfully integrated plans while enhancing the benefits for both new and existing employees
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