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Defined Contribution Plan Legislative Update – 2Q 2022

June 09, 2022

This legislative update covers the SECURE Act 2.0, summarizes requirements in the SECURE Act for defined contribution plans to provide participants with lifetime income illustrations, addresses the Department of Labor’s recent guidance regarding cryptocurrencies in retirement plans, and reviews plan features and enhancements employers are considering to improve employee retention amidst the “Great Resignation.”

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