Compliance | November 14th, 2023 Republican Budget Proposal Would Cut EBSA Budget, Roll Back ESG Rule The budget, which President Joe Biden has pledged to veto, would also prevent the DOL from implementing the fiduciary adviser...
Compliance | October 27th, 2023 26 State AGs Will Appeal ESG Rule Lawsuit Dismissal After their initial challenge to the DOL’s ESG rule was dismissed, the states are appealing to the 5th Circuit Court...
Compliance | October 20th, 2023 Retirement Fiduciary Proposal Coming Very Soon Industry experts now expect the proposal on 3(21) fiduciaries to come by month’s end.
Compliance | October 17th, 2023 Acting Secretary of Labor Su Clarifies Aim of New Fiduciary Proposal The proposal seeks to broaden the definition of fiduciary adviser under ERISA, though the precise wording is not yet available.
Compliance | October 4th, 2023 ESOP Creation Deterred by Lack of Valuation Rules, Report Says A report from Matrix Global Advisors found that ESOPs need clear rules on valuation, which SECURE 2.0 requires the DOL...
Benefits | September 28th, 2023 Social Security Administration Cannot Calculate 2024 COLA if Government Shuts Down The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which would shut down completely, produces the data necessary to update the COLA.
Compliance | September 11th, 2023 New Fiduciary Proposal Could Alter Participant-to-Adviser Relationships The DOL sent a new fiduciary rule for an interagency review before its publication in the Federal Register.
Compliance | September 7th, 2023 Republicans Challenge Acting Secretary of Labor’s Authority Amid Rumors of New Fiduciary Rule Industry watchers expect the Department of Labor to submit a proposed new rule this month.
Compliance | September 1st, 2023 Congressional Republicans Oppose DOL Proposal of New Fiduciary Rule A notice of rulemaking has not been issued yet, but Republican leaders are already discouraging the Department of Labor from...
Compliance | August 31st, 2023 Wagner Law Group: Climate Funds, ERISA May Co-Exist, With Prudence A fiduciary can use climate funds, as long as they ‘equally serve’ the financial interests of participants.
Compliance | August 11th, 2023 DOL Opens Public Comment on SECURE 2.0 Provisions EBSA will take feedback for 60 days on defined contribution reporting requirements, PEPs and emergency savings accounts.
Compliance | August 9th, 2023 EBSA Announces Additional Fiduciary Compliance Seminars The upcoming seminars will be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Omaha, Nebraska.
Compliance | August 7th, 2023 Annuity Provider Representatives Push Back Against PRT Criticisms Leaders in the PRT world argue that many criticisms of insurers are misguided and that the DOL’s IB 95-1 has...
Compliance | July 26th, 2023 Upcoming EBSA Webcast Will Focus on Helping Women Save for Retirement The August 16 webinar will focus on challenges and circumstances women face when preparing for retirement, as well as how...
Compliance | July 19th, 2023 DOL Considers Changing Standards for Annuity Provider Selection Interpretative Bulletin 95-1 could be in for an overhaul this year or next.
Compliance | July 18th, 2023 Ownership Structure, Investment Strategies of Annuities Concern Sponsors, ERISA Council Says The ERISA Advisory Council discussed emerging trends in the annuities market, as well as concerns expressed by sponsors and other...
Compliance | July 12th, 2023 EBSA Compliance Seminar Set for August The seminar will take place in Buffalo, New York, and aims to educate plan sponsors about basic fiduciary responsibilities.
Compliance | July 10th, 2023 FAQ Clarifies Status of In-Network Providers, Facility Fees The FAQ also strengthens the health care cost protections of the No Surprises Act.
Compliance | June 26th, 2023 EBSA to Host Health Benefits Seminar in Las Vegas Small and midsize employers have an opportunity to learn more about complying with federal and state health care laws next...
Compliance | June 15th, 2023 EBSA Says It Will Propose Fiduciary Rule in August The regulatory agenda contained several other items, such as the 401(k) lost and found, emergency savings sidecars and pooled employer...