December 27th, 2018

Editor's Note: Our Favorite 2018 Columns PLANADVISER Magazine is lucky to feature regular columns and analysis written by some of the best-known ERISA attorneys in the industry today. This newsletter features our favorite columns from 2018. Stick with PLANADVISER in the New Year for the latest insights from leading regulatory and litigation experts. ERISA Section 409(b) Fiduciaries can be personally liable—even for a predecessor’s breach. Read more > The SEC on Rollovers The agency says RIAs are fiduciaries. Read more > 403(b) Litigation Update Recent court decisions reveal some emerging themes. Read more > Open MEP Opportunities A look at the compliance challenges, as well.  Read more > Appropriate Benchmarking The most common method to ensure reasonable fees. Read more > Investigations Intensify The DOL is focused on ERISA violations and especially prohibited transactions. This means you should pay particular attention to both your direct and indirect compensation, and any affiliated services and/or proprietary products. Read more > MOST READ ARTICLES

Sponsored message from MetLife 2017 Stable Value Study A survey of plan sponsors, stable value fund providers and advisors Read more > Statute of Limitations Is there a continuing duty to monitor prohibited transactions? Read more > Principal Transactions Advisers are still fiduciaries under the five-part test. Read more > A New Best Interest Model As the DOL strikes out, the SEC steps up to the plate.  Read more > Market Mirror Wednesday, the Dow surged 1,086.25 points (4.98%) to 22,878.45, the NASDAQ climbed 361.44 points (5.84%) to 6,554.36, and the S&P 500 gained 116.60 points (4.96%) to finish at 2,467.70. The Russell 2000 closed 62.89 points (4.96%) higher at 1,329.81, and the Wilshire 5000 soared 1,215.50 points (5.03%) to 25,366.93.   The price of the 10-year Treasury note was down 8/32, increasing its yield to 2.770%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond decreased 22/32, bringing its yield up to 3.031%.

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