Compliance

The original rule, had it not been vacated by a federal court, would have significantly relaxed the parameters for creating an association health plan.

According to the recordkeeping giant, the proposal would reduce plan and participant access to sales conversations and recordkeeping services.

The insurance industry and consumer advocates have taken polar opposite views on the controversial DOL proposal.

House Republicans identify Net Zero initiatives as potentially collusive and unlawful.

The company's motion defends the plan's actions, stating that the committee followed IRS guidance and outlined its use of forfeitures in plan documents.

After two days of hearings, the fiduciary adviser rule has been strongly criticized by the insurance industry but broadly supported by the adviser industry and consumer advocates.

An audit of the Department of Labor’s program determined it is ineffective.

The start of 2 days of testimony airs opinion from industry groups, advisers and consumer advocates in live webinars.

A schedule to help plan sponsors track important due dates for their plans.

Health plans, ESOPs and VFCP are all short-term priorities for the DOL.

The bill will likely have to be added to a budget bill early in 2024 to pass.

The New York representative was expelled for fraud and other offenses on Friday and did not meet the minimum service requirement for the benefit.

Employees allege the Tyson Foods plan committee did not monitor and negotiate for reasonable recordkeeper fees.

A report from the New School outlines some policy options to encourage later collection.

The new rules will require managers to obtain consent for their investment policy.

The post-Thanksgiving rule proposal will require a close look and potential plan design changes in the coming weeks for employers with LTPT employees, according to experts. 

A pension participant in Florida is suing after his benefits were allegedly reduced.

The Treasury Department issued a record-breaking multi-billion dollar fine against crypto exchange Binance as part of a broad settlement with federal officials.

Plan sponsors now have IRS guidance on what part-time workers are eligible for plans, though a comment period and finalization are still ahead.

Appellate courts have different interpretation of prohibited transaction rules under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, paving the way for a potential Supreme Court decision.