Tag: Regulations

A large majority of households that are currently receiving a Social Security benefit already get at least three-quarters of their...

Industry experts have opined that if the DOL fiduciary rule is rolled back, it would actually put more pressure, not...

Experts weigh in on the lasting effects President Donald Trump’s cabinet—and the Republican-controlled Congress—could have on the retirement planning industry.

Advisers and service providers to defined contribution plans have spent millions of dollars pushing toward compliance with conflict of interest...

With consumers every day becoming more fee conscious and mounting pressure from regulators and litigators, Cerulli finds that advisers “believe...

A direct order from President Trump regarding the fiduciary rule could be forthcoming imminently, and that is likely what it...

On the high-level question, “Is every communication with a financial adviser about retirement accounts a fiduciary recommendation?,” DOL answers simply,...

“After April 10, advisers who are paid to make recommendations about retirement accounts, such as individual retirement accounts [IRAs] and...

Advisers and providers will help defend against fee challenges, but it is important to point out that the providers’ obligation...

According to its author, the legislation will “delay the implementation of a job-destroying rule … giving Congress and President-elect Donald...

Experts ask whether plan sponsors will move towards impact investing in 2017. 

One proposed avenue of tax reform would treat the Social Security and Railroad Retirement programs in the same way that...

Groom Law Group attorney Saxon writes opinion and advice on the legislative and regulatory changes affecting plan sponsors today.

The fiduciary rule has shaken up the advisory space, but plan sponsors also need to know what’s in the rule...

Both calendars track vital compliance deadlines for plan sponsors and can be viewed via interactive webpages, apps and PDFs.

As tax reform talks loom in 2017, one Democratic Senator is pushing for “a comprehensive, progressive, pro-growth” approach that would...

Senator Ron Johnson asked Labor Secretary Tom Perez to cease implementation of a rule “that will very likely be rescinded.”

Plaintiffs allege that Edward Jones and its officials breached their fiduciary duties failing to prudently and loyally manage the company's...

There are many ESG or impact investment programs available, some of which will outperform and many more that will not.

Early commentators warn anything is possible, but there may be some relief coming on the strict contract and recordkeeping requirements...