Posts tagged Compliance & Operations
50 Years of ERISA: Celebrating the Landmark Federal Law That Has Transformed How Americans Save for Retirement

On September 2, 1974, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) was codified into our federal tax and labor laws. This landmark  legislation revolutionized the management and regulation of employer-sponsored retirement plans,  created Traditional IRAs that have provided incentives for all working Americans to save for retirement, and—with further legislative changes in the half-century since—has forever altered how Americans plan and save for retirement.

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A Newly Expanded Document Suite Provides Flexibility and Growth Opportunities for Document Sponsors

For years Ascensus has provided a full range of defined contribution plans—including 401(k) profit sharing, money purchase pension, and individual 401(k) plans. Last year we expanded our document suite and will further expand in 2024.

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Grow Your Business by Deploying This Simple Marketing Strategy

Providing consumer education content is one of the most effective marketing strategies that a financial organization can deploy. Creating quality educational materials that also promote your product offerings allows you to engage your clients, providing another connection to build trust and strengthen relationships.

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Meet Your IRA Withholding Notice Requirements (Without Losing Your Mind)

Some days, the responsibilities of maintaining IRA compliance can feel like a heavy lift. But it’s especially important to stay on top of withholding notice requirements. Withholding remains a key area of IRA compliance, and the costs associated with failing to timely provide withholding notices to clients can be steep.

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