DC Times
Our DC Times article series and participant research explore four key themes: Plan design, participant engagement, plan governance, and investment strategy.
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Participant research Winter 2026 DC Participant Pulse Survey Webinar
Greg Jenkins, CFA®, Managing Director of DC Solutions, and Bill Schories, CIMA®, AIF®, CRPS®, National Sales Director – DCIO, present key findings on private markets and AI in investing.January 7, 2026 -
Participant research Winter 2026 DC Pulse Survey: Exploring participant views on AI and private markets
Our latest Defined Contribution Participant Pulse Survey gathered insights from more than 500 large-plan participants, focusing on two emerging areas: interest in private market investments and perspectives on using artificial intelligence for investing and financial decision-making.January 7, 2026 -
Plan governance What plan fiduciaries need to know about implementing managed accounts
Participants expect personalization in their retirement plan experience, and managed accounts can help. Here’s what to know about including a managed account program on your investment menu.November 10, 2025 -
Plan governance Understanding private markets in defined contribution plans
Integrating private markets in DC plans presents challenges and opportunities, while requiring fiduciaries to follow a prudent, ERISA-compliant process.July 31, 2025 -
Plan governance The new cyber reality: Tips to help participants protect their retirement assets
Learn what steps plan sponsors can take to help participants combat cybercrime and protect their retirement plan savings.June 16, 2025 -
Participant research Spring 2025 Defined Contribution Participant Pulse Survey
We explored how participants think and feel about various aspects of their DC plans, including what keeps them up at night, drivers of investing and savings behavior, language preferences, and retirement income.May 19, 2025 -
Plan governance Loper Bright ruling: Impact on DC plan litigation in a post-Chevron world
The impact of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and the potential implications on DC plan litigation in a post-Chevron world.November 1, 2024 -
Participant research 2024 Defined Contribution Participant Pulse Survey
We explored how participants think and feel about various aspects of their DC plans, including what keeps them up at night, drivers of investing and savings behavior, language preferences, and retirement income.September 9, 2024 -
Plan governance ERISA Litigation Playbook – The best defense is a good offense
Will the Employee Retirement Income Security Act court cases ever slow down? This actionable checklist can help advisors become more aware of emerging issues.April 29, 2024 -
Plan governance What the latest DOL ESG proposal means for plan fiduciaries
Learn about the latest US Department of Labor (DOL) environmental, social and governance (ESG) proposed regulation that governs selection of plan investments.June 14, 2022
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Featured insights
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Portfolio Playbook
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