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Other Matters That Matter – Part 2

by Mike McWherter | Mar 20, 2020 | Blog

In this installment of Other Matters That Matter, we’ll take a quick look at two different but very important developments on the regulatory horizon.

SECURE Act Takes Aim at the Retirement Savings Gap

by Carol I. Buckmann | Feb 25, 2020 | Blog

Many studies have shown that Americans are not saving enough for retirement. A surprising number of employees still do not even have access to a 401(k) savings plan.

PenChecks and Cyber Security: We’ve Got Your Back

by PenChecks Trust | Jan 13, 2020 | Blog

At PenChecks Trust™ we’re in the business of providing solutions to the retirement plan industry. Most of those solutions involve payment processing services and the care and administration of missing participant assets.

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How to Fight Back Against Social Engineering Hackers

Have you or your business fallen victim to a social engineering scam? Are you concerned about having sensitive client data stolen from your computer network by a cyber hacker? If so, you’re not alone, as cyber security has become an ever-growing threat to individuals and companies around the globe.

SSRA and RSSA: The Next Step in GID (Getting It Done)?

I learned a long time ago that laws can be like sausage. They may look great but you don’t want to see them being made.1 That may also help explain how we get some of the unusual, sometimes pithy acronyms used for new legislation.

U.S. Supreme Court Rules On Fiduciary Responsibilities

Are plan fiduciaries protected from excessive fee lawsuits just because they offer participants a menu of investment funds that includes some low-fee investment choices? Or are plan sponsors and other fiduciaries required to do more than that?

PenChecks Named a San Diego Top Workplace

PenChecks Named a San Diego Top Workplace for 2021 in the San Diego Union-Tribune’s (UT San Diego) annual “Top Workplaces” contest. And now, thanks to our awesome employees, all of San Diego will know about it.

Zero Trust: The New Cybersecurity Paradigm

Cybersecurity technologies and methods used to protect a company’s data have significantly evolved over the last two decades. Unfortunately, so have the cyber criminals (hackers) who relentlessly pursue the riches to be made from stealing personal information and other sensitive data.

PenChecks, Inc. Hires New Senior Director of Product Management

PenChecks Trust®, a recognized leader in outsourced retirement plan distribution solutions, is pleased to announce Ron Kaplan as their new Senior Director of Product Management.

SECURE 2.0 Force Out Limit and Plan Audits

The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, better known as EGTRRA, was signed by President Bush on June 7, 2001. EGTRRA made significant changes to income tax, capital gains tax, and estate and gift tax laws.

From Service Provider to Fintech Partner – The New Direction for PenChecks

Almost 30 years ago PenChecks Trust® opened for business with the goal of solving retirement plan distribution problems for plan sponsors and third-party administrators.

PenChecks, Inc. Hires New West Regional Director

PenChecks Trust®, a recognized leader in outsourced retirement plan distribution solutions, is pleased to announce Kevin Spaeth as their new West Regional Director.

The Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Services Industry

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field with the potential to revolutionize the financial services industry. In recent years, AI has been used extensively in financial services to improve the customer experience, streamline operations, and identify fraud.