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Experts: Good Demographic Data Key to Driving Plan Design
Going beyond foundational participant data is valuable in addressing employee needs and attitudes, according to a panel of retirement industry experts.
Industry Advocates Implore DOL for Regulatory Clarity on SECURE 2.0
Emergency savings and disclosures were points of focus.
SECURE 2.0: Provisions, Mandates and Uncertainties
Experts review the road map for current and upcoming dates of the retirement legislation.
SEC’s AI Proposal Would Negatively Affect Retirement Education Features, Commenters Say
The feedback period for the SEC proposal on artificial intelligence and conflicts of interest closed today, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly negative.
Will ESOPs Finally Get Regulatory Clarity?
SECURE 2.0 requires DOL to create rules for ESOP valuation.
House Bills Aim to Increase Use, Contribution Amounts For HSAs
Bipartisan legislation looks to address “outdated bureaucratic barriers and red tape” regarding the tax-advantaged health savings accounts.
SEC Imposes $79M in Fines on Advisers for Recordkeeping Violations
Ten firms were fined for using unapproved off-channel devices for business related communications.
SEC Proposes New Rules for RILA Annuity Providers
The proposal directs RILA providers to use registration documents that better explain the annuity’s features and complexities.
Fund Advisers Reject SEC Aiding and Abetting Charges
The adviser for a mutual fund argues against alleged Liquidity Rule violations because the company was not responsible for the fund’s liquidity status classifications.
Retirement Industry Can Leverage Young Investor Interest in Guidance
Younger generations and their older counterparts are equally interested in receiving advice from a financial professional, according to new research from Cerulli.
As Women Face Uncertain Retirement Outcomes, Advisory Practice Says: ‘Relate’
The need to relate more to female participants comes as 71% of women report they will outlive their retirement savings, according to a recent survey by IRALogix.
10th Circuit’s ‘Meaningful Benchmark’ Ruling Will Not Stymie Lawsuits, Experts Says
Five circuit courts have now heightened the standard for 401(k) participant lawsuits, but ERISA attorneys do not expect lawsuits challenging investment and recordkeeping fees to slow down.
Private Fund Adviser Fined $1.6M for Duty of Care Violations
The infrastructure fund allegedly did not disclose conflicts of interest and took actions without regard for their impact on investors.
Judge Upholds DOL ESG Rule
A Texas judge, appointed during the Trump administration, ruled that the DOL does not violate ERISA by permitting ESG in ERISA-governed plans.
Funds’ Portfolios Must Reflect Their Name, SEC Says
New rule means funds will have to derive 80% of their value from investments related to their official names.
Conduent to Transfer $2.7B in HSA Assets to HealthEquity
The business processes outsourcing provider will exit the flexible spending account business, and plan sponsors' accounts will transfer to HealthEquity in the first quarter of next year.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Hopkins parts ways with Carson Group; CalPERS CIO Musicco will step down; Nuveen names Nelson global head of public product; and more.
ADP Exec: Start Auto-Enrollment With New Clients Now
With SECURE 2.0 deadlines pending, plan advisers should also start talking to plan sponsors about providing company matches as post-tax Roth contributions and student loan matches.
AT&T Receives Industry Backing in 2017 Excessive Fee Case
ERIC, CIEBA, SPARK and ABC submitted an amicus brief on behalf of the firm’s retirement plan.
DOL Sends New Adviser Fiduciary Rule to OMB for Review
The rule is expected to broaden when investment advice is considered fiduciary advice under ERISA.