Watch What You Say: Employee Benefit Claims

Jana Steele explains how a new EBSA letter on informational calls with plan participants affects sponsors.

Lost but Not Forgotten: DOL Guidance on Missing Participants

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Jana Steele explains how new regulatory guidance on missing participants affects DC plan sponsors.

… And We’re Back! The Rebound of the U.S. Economy

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Jay Kloepfer assesses the current state of the U.S. economy.

Department of Labor Provides Cybersecurity Guidance

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An excerpt from an article by Ben Taylor on new cybersecurity guidance.

Gains for Just About Every Asset Class in 2Q21

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Kristin Bradbury assesses how U.S. and global stock, fixed income, and real assets markets performed in 2Q21.

Wall Street Bets on Transitory Bumps in Inflation

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Kristin Bradbury analyzes how the U.S. and global economies and global markets performed in 2Q21, and assesses the outlook coming out of the pandemic.

Putting Values into Action: A Practical Guide for Institutional Investors

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Lauren Mathias and Brad Penter discuss how investors can incorporate racial equity into their investment programs.

A JOLT of Inflation from the Labor Market?

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The Capital Markets Research group discusses recent changes to the labor market and what impact they may have on inflation.

Tips on TIPS

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Kristin Bradbury explains TIPS and their potential role in investment portfolios.

The U.S. Economy, Now Open for Business

The U.S. economy may be on track for a truly eye-opening expansion, with initial projections pointing to growth rates of 9% or even higher for 2Q.