Week ending April 28th, 2017

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Happy Friday, readers! We finally have a new Secretary of Labor, on the verge of President Trump’s 100th day in office. Andrew Acosta is known for a distinguished career in public service, and compared with the previous pick for the position, the response to the nomination and approval of Acosta has been far more positive, both on the left and the right of the political spectrum. Get the latest reporting on the Acosta confirmation and other pressing regulatory matters below, and have a great weekend!

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New Pilot Takes the Helm at Department of Labor

The newly confirmed Secretary of Labor, Alexander Acosta, will steer from the top the effort to either overturn or leave in place the Obama-era fiduciary rule and other regulatory reforms. Read more >

Does White Labeling Conflict With Transparency Trends?

At a recent PLANADVISER focus group event, it was evident that small- and mid-market plan sponsors had little interest in “white labeling” investments—and their rationale might surprise you. Read more >

Few See Income Drop After Claiming Social Security

Data shared by the Investment Company Institute suggests Social Security is a kind of income bonus for many—not a final income lifeline to be tapped once other wealth runs out. Read more >

Bill Would Address Loan Repayments and Savings After a Hardship Withdrawal

The Shrinking Emergency Account Losses Act would allow employees to continue to contribute to their DC plans during the six months following a hardship withdrawal, among other things. Read more >

Most IRA Assets Flow From Employer Plans

A new study by the Center for Retirement Research explores the modern state of the individual retirement account and those who invest in it. Read more >

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Stimulus Bill Extends Some Provisions of the CARES Act

It also provides a way for retirement plan sponsors to avoid a partial plan termination.

Practice Management: Areas of Success

A look at what worked particularly well in 2020 and that could keep propelling growth in 2021.

Missing Participant Guidance Released by DOL

The guidance includes best practices for locating missing participants in addition to best practices for documenting efforts to do so.

Vail Resorts Wins Dismissal of ERISA Fiduciary Breach Lawsuit

The Vail Corp. has skied past a fiduciary breach lawsuit, which was dismissed with prejudice in a detailed ruling.

Remember to Give the Gift of Rebalancing

As one expert tells PLANADVISER, repositioning portfolios after the recent run-up in risk asset prices could help mitigate future volatility.

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