Compliance

The contribution limit to defined contribution (DC) plans has been increased by $500.

Panelists at the 2017 PLANADVISER National Conference discuss the state of litigation in the retirement plan industry and lessons learned by decisions.

Interpreting and applying a series of detailed recommendations from a magistrate judge, the district court will allow some parts of the litigation against MIT’s retirement plan fiduciaries to...

Wagner Law Group attorney underscores: The fiduciary rule is in effect.

The agency announced a pilot program that will offer mediation in certain Termination Liability Collection and Early Warning Program cases.

The Phillips 66 retirement plan committee has been sued for allowing ConocoPhillips stock funds to be included in the plan's investment lineup.

The Eight Circuit Court of Appeals has backed the decision of a lower court to summarily dismiss a lawsuit filed by participants in an over-funded defined benefit plan...

The definition of the “fiduciary duty” has dominated headlines and discussions for years in the retirement plan industry—and for good reason—but among plan sponsors, the topic remains poorly...

Under the evolving fiduciary landscape, how can an adviser protect the business while offering effective advice to clients?

Retirement plan advisers are in a unique position to help working Americans build wealth and a sense of security and dignity when it comes to thinking about long-term...

The legislation seeks to move fiduciary rulemaking power away from the DOL.

Having structured processes in place is key.

The case is among a number filed that challenge the “church plan” status of a health care entity’s retirement plan.

In a world of heightened fiduciary scrutiny, plan sponsors need to pay close attention to the language of fiduciary insurance policies.

Additional information RIAs must now disclose on the Form ADV may help the SEC develop an automated system to single out firms for examination. 

The bill increases limits for retirement plan loans and takes away tax penalties for withdrawals.

The agency issued its Tax Exempt and Government Entities FY 2018 Work Plan.

ERISA attorneys and practice leaders give their take on the intense political grappling that has become the norm in Washington under a Republican majority.

Three documents set forth mortality tables to be used by certain DB plans in actuarial assumptions and the procedures to request the use of plan-specific mortality tables instead.