Practice Management March 6th, 2024 401(k) World: Cyber Thieves The fifth in our Planadviser In-Depth series delves into cybersecurity threats to retirement plan assets and the industry’s approach to...
Compliance February 29th, 2024 LIMRA, SPARK Partner on Retirement Plan Fraud Prevention The industry organizations plan to issue research and educational materials for plan sponsors regarding how to combat cyber fraud in...
Compliance January 9th, 2024 FINRA Annual Report Highlights Crypto, Cybersecurity, Reg BI The industry regulator provided areas of focus for the year ahead to member firms.
Client Service December 8th, 2023 Nonqualified Compensation Accounts Back Online After Infosys Breach Plan and insurance accounts that had been shut down are available again, according to client accounts.
Client Service November 16th, 2023 Ascensus, Newport Nonqualified Platforms Hit by Infosys Cybersecurity Issue Ascensus and its Newport-owned nonqualified retirement systems have not been able to update participant accounts since November 2.
Compliance October 23rd, 2023 Best Practices To Vet a Vendor’s Cybersecurity Practices Experts in Cybersecurity provide tips on how to assess partners' defenses in a recent PLANADVISER Cybersecurity livestream.
Compliance Analysis The SEC on Cybersecurity Review your policies and procedures—it’s a fiduciary duty
Client Service October 16th, 2023 How to Stay Safe From Evolving Cybersecurity Threats Experts discussed the SEC’s new cybersecurity rules and the importance of having an action plan at PLANADVISER’s Cybersecurity livestream.
Products October 2nd, 2023 Former DOL Investigator Starts Firm Targeting 401(k) Fraud David Donaldson’s Participant I.D. will offer providers and plan sponsors three-factor identify theft protection.
Practice Management October 1st, 2023 MOVEit Hack a Lesson as Digital Threats Increase Experts say the incident revealed how to combat the stealing and selling of personal data, but participants remain vulnerable to...
Practice Management October 1st, 2023 What Advisers Should Know About Cybersecurity Insurance Experts provide insight into an insurance market predicted to grow from $6 billion to $33 billion in coming years.
The Markets August 23rd, 2023 SEC Reopens Comment Period for RIA Investment Custody Rule The regulator also announced a new proposal to increase transparency and disclosures for private fund managers such as private equity...
Compliance August 9th, 2023 New SEC Cybersecurity Rule a ‘Business Problem,’ Not Just IT or Legal, According to Experts The new disclosure requirements for public companies will require time and resources to meet cybersecurity needs.
Compliance July 26th, 2023 SEC Requires Public Companies to Disclose Cybersecurity Data Annual reports must include information on the issuer’s cybersecurity management and governance, and they must disclose material incidents within 4...
Compliance July 20th, 2023 The PLANADVISER Interview: Tina Anstett, Senior ERISA Counsel, Smart A senior counsel who consults on ERISA fiduciary issues and IRS and DOL audits discusses the state of artificial intelligence...
Compliance July 19th, 2023 MOVEit Hack Brings Vendor Assessment to Forefront SPARK Institute members provide guidance on how advisers can both prepare for and respond to participant data concerns stemming from...
Compliance July 14th, 2023 Fidelity Latest Victim of MOVEit Hacks via Vendor PBI PBI Research Services announced that more than 371,000 customers at client Fidelity had personal data exposed in the breach.
In Practice June 30th, 2023 How to Protect Retirement Savings Online Individuals should register on their recordkeeper’s website and regularly monitor online retirement accounts, according to the DOL’s Lisa Gomez.
Compliance June 27th, 2023 Does Swing Pricing Have a Time Zone Problem? Several House Democrats expressed concern to SEC officials that a hard close at 4 p.m. Eastern time would discriminate against...
In Practice June 27th, 2023 Experts: Plan Committees Need Consistent Focus on Cybersecurity Communicating digital safeguards to participants and engaging IT teams are key, experts said at the PLANSPONSOR National Conference.