Ascensus' data on employer changes to retirement plan matching contributions is highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal feature. The article notes that more employers that had decreased…
In a recent Forbes feature, president and CEO David Musto reflects on his experience leading through complex problems and challenging times, most recently…
Peg Creonte, president of Ascensus' Government Savings line of business, was featured in a recent New York Times article where she commented…
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Ascensus’ data on employer changes to retirement plan matching contributions is highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal feature. The article notes that more employers that had decreased or suspended their match over the…
Industry & Regulatory News
Handling unclaimed account balances has always challenged plan administrators and financial organizations. Even some government-approved options—such as rolling over plan assets to an IRA—can create…
Industry & Regulatory News
On November 12, 2020, the IRS published final regulations updating life expectancy tables that are used for required minimum distributions (RMDs) and for other purposes….
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The IRS has issued Notice 2020-80, which requests comments on spousal and annuity rights that may potentially apply to 403(b) custodial accounts that are distributed…
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Elice Lee and Linsi Wolfe Join Retirement Plan Sales Team to Support Financial Advisors and Their Clients Ascensus—whose technology and expertise help millions of people…
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IRS final regulations for administering Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account programs were published in today’s Federal Register. ABLE accounts permit the accumulation of…
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The IRS clarified today in IRS Notice 2020-82 that contributions to single-employer defined benefit plans due January 1, 2021, under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…
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The final regulations from the Department of Labor (DOL) outlining registration requirements for pooled plan providers of pooled employer plans were published today in the…
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Today’s Federal Register includes the DOL’s final rule prescribing fiduciary obligations when selecting plan investments—guidance initially focused on restricting the use of environmental, social, and…
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