Week ending January 29th, 2016

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Happy Friday, PLANADVISER readers. The top news this week for advisers is the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule. After much debate, the conflict-of-interest rule is finally up for final review at the Office of Management and Budget. Below are top-clicked articles for the week and other curated content in compliance, client services and practice management.

Editor's choice

COMPLIANCE

OMB Confirms Receipt of Fiduciary Rule Language

After years of speculation and an intense, ongoing retirement plan industry debate, the Department of Labor has advanced its conflict of interest regulations to the Office of Management and Budget for final review. Read more >

COMPLIANCE

Portability a Key Component of President's Retirement Initiatives

Retirement industry providers and others applaud the initiatives announced this week. Read more >

CLIENT SERVICE

Defaulted Retirement Plan Investors Still Need Coaching

Target-date funds and other QDIAs are often thought of as set-it and forget-it investments, but new data from J.P. Morgan Asset Management highlights the need for ongoing guidance and education among DC plan participants. Read more >

COMPLIANCE

Oregon Senator Unveils 401(k) Alternative

A national, auto-enrolled retirement savings plan proposal is modeled on the government Thrift Savings Plan. Read more >

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

Recruiting Techniques That Work

What are the winning questions that help you winnow candidates, and what are your favorite practices? Read more >

MOST POPULAR STORIES

Warn Your Clients: Don’t Abuse Coronavirus Hardship Withdrawals

Though retirement plans can allow individuals to self-certify that they qualify for a penalty-free coronavirus-related distribution, should the IRS discover otherwise during a future audit, a participant can be subject to substantial penalties.

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A New World and New Opportunities for Alpha

Pandemic-driven volatility has once again highlighted the relative virtues of active and passive management.

People of Color Report Limited Retirement Investments

They also say they are not making headway on their retirement goals.

CAPTRUST Acquires Retirement Planning Practice From Plante Moran Financial Advisors

The ‘carve-out’ acquisition brings CAPTRUST’s assets under advisement to $400 billion and represents the continuation of an important retirement plan industry trend involving large, diversified financial services firms.

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