Compliance | May 3rd, 2024 Fiduciary Rule Lawsuit Leans on Past Court Strike-Down An advocacy group for independent insurance advisers alleges the DOL’s Retirement Security Rule is similar to a proposal struck down...
Data and Research | May 2nd, 2024 Morningstar, NAPFA Affirm Support for Final DOL Fiduciary Rule Morningstar policy brief analyzes the impact of the Department of Labor Retirement Security Rule.
Compliance | August 24th, 2020 DOL to Hold Hearing on Investment Advice Proposed Rule The DOL said it received several requests for a hearing during the comment period and commenters expressed interest in its...
Compliance | December 16th, 2019 Warren Asks DOL Secretary Not to Mimic Reg BI The Democratic presidential candidate fears the DOL is considering a fiduciary rule that would permit advisers providing advice on retirement...
Compliance | October 19th, 2018 DOL Not Giving Up on Fiduciary Rule Both the DOL and SEC have a September 2019 date for a final action on corresponding fiduciary and best interest...
Compliance | February 23rd, 2018 IRI Calls on Congress to Pass Mandatory 401(k) Legislation A blueprint from the Insured Retirement Institute offers a guide for its dialogue with Congress and the Administration about improving...
Investing | December 21st, 2017 Fiduciary Concerns to Know When Debating Managed Accounts Before implementing managed accounts—either as a QDIA or voluntary option—plan sponsors should consider potential fiduciary issues.
Compliance | November 27th, 2017 DOL Delays Full Implementation of Fiduciary Rule Again The new delay is for 18 months.
Deals and People | October 13th, 2017 Trump Eying Top Aide to Sen. Hatch for Lead EBSA Role The future head of EBSA would play a substantial role in the fate of the fiduciary rule.
Products | September 21st, 2017 Voya Extends Framework Retirement Program to Tax-Exempt Market The mutual-fund based program also offers an in-plan retirement income option and access to 3(38) fiduciary services.
Participants | September 11th, 2017 Most Participants Not Receiving Retirement Savings Advice Of those who do seek retirement investments advice, financial advisers are the most utilized source, according to a survey by...