Financial Services & Wealth Management News
February 9, 2022

What is an appropriate interest rate for plan loans?

Both, ERISA and the IRS requires that DC plan loans reflect a “reasonable rate of interest”. DOL Reg Section 2550.408b-1 states that “a loan will be […]
January 13, 2022

Financial Wellness Needs a Long and Short Game

Financial Wellness Needs a Long and Short Game to Work for Both Participants and Organizations In the retirement plan industry, all too often we tend to […]
January 13, 2022

The Auditors Are Coming — Are You Ready?

No one wants to be caught flat-footed when the auditors come calling. And with a new standard issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants […]
December 10, 2021

Cybersecurity Best Practices for Plan Sponsors

Participant data and financial accounts comprise some of the most sensitive and potentially vulnerable information under a company’s care. These highly valuable assets can be an […]
December 10, 2021

When It Comes to Planning for Retirement, Participants Want to Hit the Easy Button

According to J.P. Morgan’s 2021 Defined Contribution Plan Participant Survey findings, more than half of the 1,281 respondents indicate that they: •  Are presented with more […]