DOL, IRS and PBGC Call for Comments on Form 5500 Revisions
In addition to asking for input on the SECURE Act’s requirements and the current Form 5500, the DOL has published a notice of proposed changes to its implementation...
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SEC Sanctions Offer New Cybersecurity Guideposts
One former SEC enforcement leader says actions against several advisory firms that allegedly had cybersecurity failures make a clear case...
Order Sanctions Fiduciary Who Diverted Millions From Clients
A DOL investigation and legal pursuit that have spanned the better part of two decades have drawn to a close,...
Consumer Protection Motivates Barbara Roper’s Move to SEC
SEC Chair Gary Gensler says her focus as a senior adviser will be on issues relating to retail investor protection, including broker and adviser oversight and examinations.
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Cybersecurity and ERISA
DOL guidance should prompt clients to ask for help with compliance.
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Legislative and Judicial Actions
Financial assistance for multiemployer plans; faith-based entities may now benefit from the public student loan forgiveness program; FINRA project examines...
ESG and Shareholder Rights Rule Under White House Review
The language of the regulation has not yet emerged, but the title published by the Department of Labor suggests it will address both ESG and proxy voting matters.
An ESG Refresher as DOL Makes Progress on New Regs
Industry experts are watching for the imminent filing of new Department of Labor regulations pertaining to the use of environmental,...
DOL Promises Final Rule on Lifetime Income Illustrations As Soon As Practicable
The agency clears up timing questions in a FAQs document and says it realizes the concerns about timing if its...
Dissecting TIAA Subsidiary’s $97 Million SEC Rollover Settlement
A subsidiary of TIAA will settle conflict of interest charges related to the provision of rollover advice to employer-sponsored retirement...
DOL Addresses Question About Providing Audio Recordings to ERISA Claimants
The requirement to produce requested documents and the definition of relevant documents addressed in a DOL information letter applies to...
A DOL Fiduciary Rule and PTE Refresher
No matter if an adviser is a flat-fee registered investment adviser or a commission-based broker/dealer, the DOL says the collection...
A Well-Informed Look at the EBSA’s Terminated Vested Participant Project
Justine Kim worked as a DOL investigator from 2006 to 2018. In this guest article, she offers tips for advisers...
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Caution Needed Regarding Rollovers
Many recommendations may now be investment advice.
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Rollovers and Fiduciaries
Recent DOL guidance expands the definition of fiduciary advice.
Retirement Plan Clients Should Anticipate DOL Cybersecurity Inquiries
Attorneys have confirmed that the DOL has begun an audit initiative and is asking for a broad range of cybersecurity...
Fiduciary Decisions Factors PTE Into IRA Rollover Compliance Software
The firm is experiencing a surge in B/Ds and RIAs requesting assistance with the new rule as the enforcement date approaches.
Executive Order Asks DOL to Consider Rescinding Last Rule on ESG Investing
President Joe Biden seems to want to pave the way for more environmental, social and governance investing in retirement plans.
Bill Would Allow Retirement Plans to Use ESG Investments
The legislation, which follows a year of back-and-forth on ESG investing, would amend ERISA to make it clear that plans...