2019 Planning for DC Plan Clients
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Tag: Department of Labor (DOL)
DOL Grants Relief to Benefit Plan Sponsors in California Wildfire Territories
The agency says it recognizes that these wildfires may impede efforts by plan fiduciaries, employers, labor organizations, service providers, and participants and beneficiaries to comply with the Employee...
ERISA Industry Stakeholders Analyze Auto-Portability Potential
While enjoying broad support, at this early stage, it is unclear what responsibility a plan sponsor would retain for data security and accurate processing; in addition, auto-portability solutions...
Informational Copies of 2018 Form 5500 Available
The “Changes to Note” section of the 2018 instructions highlights important modifications to the Form 5500 and Form 5500-SF and their schedules and instructions.
Fiduciary Duties for Auto-Portability Solution Spelled Out by DOL
The DOL has issued an advisory opinion letter in response to a request by Retirement Clearinghouse (RCH), for the Department’s opinion on the status of certain parties as...
DOL Asks for Input on Retirement Plan Auto-Portability
The request comes in a notice of proposed exemption from prohibited transactions for Retirement Clearinghouse's auto-portability solution.
Advisers Delay Acting on SEC’s Best Interest Proposals
Forty percent are waiting for further clarification, Fidelity learned in a survey.
DOL Provides Relief for Plans Impacted By Recent Hurricanes
The Department of Labor has published employee benefit plan compliance guidance and relief for victims of Hurricanes Florence and Michael, recognizing that plan fiduciaries and employers may encounter...
Closer Examination of DOL MEP Proposal
Those industry stakeholders disappointed by the limited scope of the proposed regulations can take heart in the fact that DOL staff calls for detailed commentary on ways the...
Neuroscience Center Pension Plan Fiduciary Settles ERISA Dispute
Under DOL scrutiny, the Illinois-based employer has agreed to restore nearly $420,000 to its defined benefit pension plan.
DOL Seeks to Expand Access to MEPs and ‘Association Retirement Plans’
These plans allow small businesses to join together to offer defined contribution retirement savings benefits.
DOL, SEC Both Have Fiduciary Conduct Standards Slated for Next Year
The DOL said it is considering regulatory options in light of a 5th Circuit opinion vacating its previous fiduciary rule, and has on its timeline that a final...
OMB Finishes Review of DOL Proposal to Establish Open MEPs
The text of the regulation is still forthcoming, but the Office of Management and Budget has completed its review; so far, we know the regulation is viewed as...
Social Security Benefits to Increase 2.8% in 2019
This is in keeping with a rise in the DOL’s Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W).
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Few Plans Embrace ESG
The DOL is asked to clarify its position on socially responsible investing
DOL Called Out for Lack of ESOP Guidance
A letter to the president from members of Congress asks for protection against the DOL's practice of “regulation through litigation.”
Open MEPs Could Create Many Opportunities for Advisers
Should Congress or federal regulators eliminate the common nexus and bad apple rules that have held back open multiple employer plans, experts anticipate many more small businesses will...
DOL, Reliance Trust Settle ESOP Pricing Lawsuit
Reliance Trust will pay $4,545,454 back to the plan within 30 days.