Proposed Update to Required Minimum Distribution Rules

On Nov. 7, 2019, the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service proposed regulations to...

A Message from ICMA-RC President and CEO, Lynne Ford

As ICMA-RC nears fifty years of helping public employees build retirement security, I’m excited to get...

Private Alternatives Coming to Vantagepoint’s Target-Date and Target-Risk Funds

Vantagepoint has started the process of adding private alternative assets in its target-date and target-risk...

DOL Releases Proposed Electronic Disclosure Safe Harbor

On October 23, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed rule that would create a new...

IRS Announces 2020 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

On November 6, 2019, the IRS announced the various adjustments applicable to retirement plan contribution...

ICMA-RC’s TextAccess Tool Proving to be Extremely Popular with Public Employees

More than 50,000 employees regularly getting updates through text feature

ICMA-RC Chosen to Administer Camino Real Community Services Retirement Plans

Transition from an annuity-only to open architecture platform will provide participants with greater...

ICMA-RC Hosts Its First Town Hall to Celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Experts Discuss the Impact Ransomware Has on State and Local Municipalities

ICMA-RC Names New President and CEO Lynne Ford

Ford, a dynamic leader of financial service organizations, will succeed the retiring Bob Schultze

“Pawsitivity” is the Key During National Retirement Security Week

Furry friends help remind us of some of the “Pawsitive” steps public sector employees can take to increase...

ICMA-RC Earns Near Perfect Rating from RetireAware

Recordkeeping model recognized for focus on retirement plan participants’ needs

Industry Veteran Rick Donley to Lead ICMA-RC’s Consultant Relations Group

ICMA-RC is pleased to announce that Rick Donley will join the corporation as Managing Vice President...

SECURE Act Passed by the House; Faces Uncertain Future in the Senate

On May 23, 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, was passed...

ICMA-RC Adds Alexa Capabilities for Public Employees

Participants Can Now Engage Alexa for Retirement Account Information

Relatives of fallen public employees receive ICMA-RC Public Employee Memorial Scholarships

35 students qualify for award honoring their loved ones.

ICMA-RC Board Chair Peggy Merriss Inducted into the Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame

Peggy Merriss, chair of the ICMA-RC Board of Directors, was inducted into the Georgia Municipal Association...

Retirement Legislation to Assist with Student Loans

On May 13, 2019, Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Sheldon Whitehouse...

ICMA-RC Executive Recognized at 2019 Salute to African Americans in Technology

ICMA-RC Chief Information Security Officer Les McCollum was recognized for his outstanding accomplishments...

ICMA-RC Named a Washington Post "Top Workplace" for 2019

Core values, employee appreciation and overall benefits part of selection criteria

House Passes SECURE Act by 417-3 Vote, Senate Reintroduces RESA

The House passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act by a 417-3 vote...