Retirement benefits

During an M&A, figuring out what to do with the retirement plans can sometimes be an afterthought, but it doesn’t need to be, says State Street’s Nate Miles.

The cost would be triggered if the U.S. Treasury Department approves benefit cuts to protect the solvency of the Central States Pension Fund.

Retirement plan sponsors should develop a comprehensive risk management strategy that includes the periodic review of contractual protections with their TPAs.

Already included as core offerings in most employer plans, SEC money market reform will likely make them even more attractive.

For workers looking at life post-career, steady income is more important than return on investment.

An RFP, along with fee negotiation and benchmarking exercises can often result in significant annual savings for plan participants, according to USI Consulting Group’s Mark Sarlo.

Employers looking to minimize DB program risks should consider market-return cash balance plans, according to October Three Consulting’s Larry Sher.

DC plan sponsors should be thinking about where they are going to find alpha, says BlackRock's Anne Ackerley.

Traditional group coverage is dropping as employers help workers find other options, including private exchanges.

Employers looking to minimize DB program risks should consider market-return cash balance plans, according to October Three Consulting’s Larry Sher.