Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) compliance often gets treated as a “set it and forget it” administrative task, particularly when employers outsource to third-party administrators. But the legal obligation to provide compliant COBRA notices ultimately rests with the plan administrator, not the COBRA vendor. That ...
The conversation around alternative assets in 401(k) plans is gaining momentum, driven by regulatory developments, product innovation, and a growing willingness among plan sponsors to consider broader investment options. To understand where things stand—and where they may be headed—it helps to start with the ERISA framework that governs ...