As recent major regulatory developments in the SEC and DOL will likely shape sustainable investing for years to come, the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment released its latest findings.

Consumers say they had significantly less money this past year due to inflation and are taking a less optimistic, more pragmatic view of their finances – save more money, pay down debt and spend less money, says a new study.

The Retirement Savings for Americans Act would establish a new program that gives workers access to portable, tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts with federal matching contributions for low- and middle-income workers.

"Industry reports have suggested that hospitals had high margins in 2020 and 2021 but have faced significant financial challenges in 2022," the report concludes.

"Employers are in a unique position to hold health insurers and vendors accountable for the work they do and how equitable access to quality care is achieved," according to a new report from Mercer.

It's no easy task in a turbulent economy for plan sponsors to look ahead, with a new Congress taking power in January and not knowing if the current Congress will enact SECURE Act 2.0 in the post-election session next week.

The benefits industry catches its breath after a year filled with change and disruption, as opportunities abound heading into 2023.

29% of those surveyed indicated they were unaware of the life insurance benefits their company offers to them.