DOL Stands Firm on Fiduciary Rule Despite Negative Comments |
Despite a torrent of negative comments about the proposed rule changes aired during the first three days of public hearings called in Washington, D.C., Labor Secretary Thomas Perez seemed to double down on the rulemaking effort this week.
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Form 5500 Filing Extension Extended |
Also extended under the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015 is a provision in prior pension reform allowing over-funded pensions to use their excesses to fund retiree health and life insurance benefits.
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Record Companies Sued Over Pension Contributions |
Several well-known music recording companies are named in a lawsuit tied to music streaming revenues and other sources of potential pension contributions. The American Federation of Musicians and Employers’ Pension Fund says an independent audit revealed monies due to its workers.
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RIA Industry Stats Show Client Base Growth, Challenges |
A growing client base underscores the continued health of the advisory profession, according to new research from the Investment Adviser Association and National Regulatory Services. While the pool of client assets has grown substantially, so too has the number of advisory firms competing for business.
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