Plan Investments

Proposed DOL Rule Includes Safe Harbor for Those Weighing Plan Investment Options, Including Private Market Exposure
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In March 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a rule related to fiduciary prudence under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The proposed Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives rule clarifies fiduciary obligations when selecting investment options in defined contribution plans, including funds that contain private market investments, and  Read More →
Study: Confidence Higher Among Target Date Fund Investors
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A new survey by Voya Investment Management finds that participants who invest in target date funds (TDFs) feel significantly more confident about their retirement savings than their peers who are not invested in TDFs. When asked whether investing in a TDF makes them feel more confident about making good investment decisions, 95% of employed TDF  Read More →
PEPs Gaining Ground, But One Size May Not Fit All
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The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public input on how to support small businesses that want to adopt pooled employer plans (PEPs), a signal that regulators see these arrangements as one way to help close the coverage gap. PEPs have gained significant traction since they first became effective in 2021. PEPs expand on  Read More →

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