What does it mean to be a member of your company’s retirement plan committee? It probably means that you are intelligent and dependable and your CEO values your contributions. Your company leadership believes you are trustworthy, enough so to give you control over something as important as their retirement plan. It also means that you are now a fiduciary. Being a fiduciary is a legal responsibility that you automatically take on when you become a committee member. However, do you and the other committee members even know what a fiduciary is? Read on to learn key factors that are typically included in fiduciary training.
Five Steps to Lower Your Lawsuit Liability
Recently we discussed how ERISA litigation is expanding to include a broader variety of claims, putting plan sponsors at greater risk. To combat this risk, plan sponsors need to step up and be more strategic about lowering their lawsuit liability.
The Power of Effective Plan Governance
In a previous post, we discussed the importance of plan governance and how it works to make your retirement plan more efficient. Plan governance involves a myriad of details that must not be overlooked. How do you organize the responsibilities, policies, procedures to create an effective strategy?
PlanPILOT Offering OCIO Search Services
If your company or non-profit is looking to outsource Chief Investment Officer services, you aren’t alone. Demand for Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) services has skyrocketed, particularly among non-profits, driven largely by a strong desire by asset owners to increase returns. According to a 2016 Outsourced-Chief Investment Officer Survey, 41% of respondents currently outsource or plan to outsource in the next 12 months, and 70% of OCIOs granted full discretion over manager selection, compared to just 39% last year. PlanPILOT now offers OCIO search services to help you find the right provider.
The question is, why are OCIO services in greater demand than ever?
The Five Biggest Mistakes Plan Sponsors Make
Plan sponsors know that there are more liabilities and regulations to worry about than ever before. There are constant concerns about IRS rules, fiduciary responsibilities, and tax law changes. Failure to comply with regulations can be an expensive disaster, with the ever-looming threat of losing your plan’s qualified status.