Employer Strategies

The U.S. Labor Department granted temporary permission to five banks to continue managing certain U.S. pension funds after convictions of the banks or their units, potentially allowing the banks to move beyond their legal troubles over objections by some Democratic lawmakers.

Anthem Inc.’s proposed merger with Cigna Corp. would reduce health-care competition and raise costs for consumers, U.S. antitrust lawyers will argue Monday when the government goes to court to block the transaction.

One of the world’s largest cybersecurity companies agrees to buy identity-theft protection services company for about $2.3 billion including debt to expand in services for identity protection.

In time for holiday employment, ACH, credit and debit elections avoid cumbersome payroll deduction retroactivity.

New data shows only about half of employers in the U.S. have a plan in place to ensure fair pay practices.

Aimed at people who don’t have access to a 401(k) at work, this government IRA helps new and low-income workers save for their golden years.

On Oct. 20, the DOJ and FTC jointly issued antitrust guidance for human resources professionals. The agencies also released a list of high-level red flags for the unwary.

The strategy not only helps improve employees’ chances of achieving a financially secure retirement, but it also increases plans’ average account balances.

Two federal proposals would make it easier to invest assets on behalf of terminated participants, says columnist John Ludwig.

The Sergeants Benevolent Association Health & Welfare Fund file suits over prices of dermatological treatments.