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Alight Solutions 401(k) IndexTM: First Quarter 2026 Observations
Retirement plan trading remained steady throughout most of the first quarter of 2026, with a brief increase during March that included three above-normal1 trading days, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™.
Alight Solutions 401(k) IndexTM: March 2026 Observations
Trading activity picked up in March, with three above-normal1 trading days. Activity leaned heavily toward fixed income, with net inflows concentrated in stable value, money market and bond funds. At the same time, large U.S. equity, international and premixed funds saw the most outflows.
Alight Solutions 401(k) IndexTM: February 2026 Observations
Trading activity remained light in February, with participants making relatively modest moves and favoring fixed income on most trading days, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™.
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Ask Alight: What is benefits administration?
Benefits represent one of the largest investments employers make in their people — and one of the most important drivers of attraction, retention, and employee wellbeing.
Building trustworthy 401(k) retirement advice for your employees
Plan sponsors face growing pressure to deliver trusted, conflict-free retirement advice. Learn how to close the 401(k) advice gap and improve participant outcomes.
New developments in Trump Accounts: What plan sponsors need to know now
Since our previous post for plan sponsors, several major developments have emerged regarding Trump Accounts
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Medicare Part D is evolving: What employers need to know about the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act
For employers sponsoring group retiree plans, the Inflation Reduction Act presents both challenges and strategic opportunities.
Navigating the Future of Pension and Retiree Health Strategies
Get fresh insights and practical strategies that plan sponsors managing defined benefit (DB) pension plans and retiree health benefits need to know for 2026 and beyond.
Canada’s financial crisis: Five retirement benefits trends and strategies for organizational resilience
A summary of the recent trends in Canadian retirement benefits – five factors reshaping Canada’s financial wellness and retirement landscape, key statistics, and suggested strategies for employers.