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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 →
Supreme Court Lowers Bar for ERISA Lawsuits
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A recent Supreme Court ruling has changed the rules of the game for retirement plan lawsuits — and it could make life more challenging for plan sponsors. On April 17, 2025, the Court issued a unanimous decision in Cunningham v. Cornell University that makes it easier for certain ERISA lawsuits to move forward, potentially leading  Read More →
Opening the Door Wider to Private Equity
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According to the 2024 DC PLANSPONSOR Benchmarking Report, only 2.2% of plan sponsors include any alternative investments whatsoever within their 401(k)s. That number may soon begin to shift. On August 7, President Trump signed an executive order intended to expand access to private equity (PE) and other alternative assets in retirement plans. Even so, this  Read More →

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