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PBGC Final Rule on Asset Allocation Interest Assumptions

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) issued a final rule amending its Allocation of Assets regulation. This rule prescribes the spreads component of the interest assumption for plans with valuation dates between January 31, 2026, and April 29, 2026. The updated assumptions are crucial for valuing benefits under terminating single-employer plans.

PBGC Multiemployer Plan Regulations Information Collection Extension

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has issued a notice of its intention to request an extension of OMB approval for information collections related to multiemployer plans under ERISA. The agency is soliciting public comments on these collections.

PBGC Request for OMB Approval Extension for Premium Payment Information

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has requested an extension of OMB approval for its information collection related to termination premiums. This notice solicits public comment on the request.

PBGC Notice of Information Collection Extension for Single-Employer Plan Termination Liability

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has issued a notice of intent to request an extension of OMB approval for its information collection regarding single-employer plan termination liability. This notice solicits public comment on the existing collection of information, which is necessary for determining employer liability.

PBGC Proposed Information Collection on Plan Termination Liability

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is seeking public comment on proposed information collections related to liability for the termination of single-employer plans. This notice initiates a 51-day comment period, closing on May 4, 2026.

Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is amending its regulation concerning the allocation of assets in single-employer plans. This rule updates the interest assumptions used for valuing benefits, effective January 31, 2026. The changes are administrative and do not impose new compliance burdens.

OMB Review Comment Request: Premium Payment and Termination

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has submitted an information collection request for OMB review concerning premium payment and termination. The agency is seeking public comments on this collection.

PBGC Multiemployer Plan Regulations Information Collection Comment Request

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has submitted a proposed information collection for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning multiemployer plan regulations. The public is invited to comment on this submission.

Information Collection Submission for OMB Review: Annual Reporting Form 5500

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is seeking public comment on the Annual Reporting Form 5500, which is used for reporting information on employee benefit plans. This notice announces the submission of the information collection for OMB review and requests comments on its necessity and impact.

PBGC Approves Special Financial Assistance for Laborers Local No. 265 Plan

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announced the approval of Special Financial Assistance (SFA) for the Laborers Local No. 265 Pension Plan. The plan will receive approximately $59.4 million to avert insolvency and prevent benefit reductions for its 1,460 participants.