District Court Rejects Insurer Concerns with Fiduciary Reform
The text of the defeated complaint shows insurance providers are clearly worried about potential consequences of the DOL fiduciary rulemaking.
Tag: Regulations
Can Funds With 12b-1 Fees Still Work in Retirement Plans?
Some experts say taking the 12b-1 approach can result in lower net fees, while others call for an end to...
Asset Manager Challenges Could Affect Retirement Plan Investing
A convergence of factors is expected to lead asset managers to innovate products and services.
NTSA Supports Extending Fiduciary Rule to Governmental 403(b)s
As part of its support, NTSA developed a fiduciary education program that will be available to its members later this...
Plan Sponsors Could See Effects from SEC Final Liquidity Rule
Stronger liquidity rules for mutual funds and permitting ‘swing pricing’ could help long-term retirement investors.
Deadline Extended for Form 5500 Reform Comments
The DOL and other regulators want to modernize the Form 5500—with guidance from the plan sponsor public.
Products |
MassMutual Boosts Fiduciary Support for Sponsors
As part of the enhancements, the Fiduciary Assure program provides retirement plan sponsors and advisers digital access to critical reporting...
NAGDCA Discusses Fiduciary Responsibilities for Government DC Plans
A brochure includes a checklist for government DC plan sponsors.
Adviser Advocacy Group Backs Fiduciary Rule
Filing a “friend of the court” brief in support of the DOL’s new fiduciary rule, the Financial Planning Coalition argues...
IRS Revenue Procedure Eases Rollover Deadline Enforcement
In the presence of “a variety of mitigating circumstances,” taxpayers can now qualify for a waiver of the 60-day time...
Fidelity Survey Finds 401(k) Plan Sponsors Focused on Fiduciary Responsibilities
Plan sponsors are seeking retirement advisers who can consult on plan design and performance, with an all-time high of 86%...
University DC Plans Latest Target of ERISA Complaints
It’s not just private, for-profit employers who are being accused of fiduciary breaches by ERISA litigators.
IRS Emphasizes Amendments Required Before Termination
“One of the steps to take before terminating your retirement plan is to make sure your plan document includes all law changes...
Bill Would Preserve Social Security Another 75 Years
This year, Social Security will spend $15.7 billion more than it collects in taxes.
Appellate Court Revives Berkshire Hathaway ERISA Suit
Berkshire Hathaway’s decision to freeze a subsidiary’s pension plan will get another look in district court.
Industry Coming Together with Washington to Improve Retirement Security
PLANSPONSOR spoke with Anne Lester from J.P. Morgan to test her optimism about the potential for any new retirement-related legislation...
PSNC 2016: DOL and IRS Audits
The IRS has announced a new strategy for retirement plan compliance efforts. What should plan sponsors do to prepare for...
PSNC 2016: Fiduciary Rule Fundamentals
The final fiduciary rule is out, so what do you need to know? And, just as important, what can you...
PBGC Updates Key Interest Rate Assumption Rules
The new guidance is effective July 1 and will impact the way DB plans use interest rate assumptions to value...
IRS Guidance Explains Annuity Taxation During Partial Retirement
Generally, payments are taxable in the taxable year in which they are distributed.