CITs are becoming more popular in DC plans, but 403(b) plans still can't offer them as Congress can't agree on legislation to permit their use.

Prohibitions against 403(b) plan offering collective investment trusts can be bypassed, but it isn't easy and it's likely only a few might try.

Whether the new saver's match will boost participation in state-run retirement plans is an open question for some program executives.

Federal regulators are studying the disclosure and reporting requirements for plan sponsors and recommending ways to simplify, consolidate or standardize the disclosure landscape.