Redhawk Brings ERISA Fiduciary Services to IRA Space
The FiduciaryShield toolset launched by Redhawk aims to help advisers meet fiduciary responsibilities on behalf of IRA holders.
Tag: Department of Labor (DOL)
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Plan Assets and Prohibited Transactions
Determining what are plan assets is not as easy as it seems
PSNC 2017: Final Fiduciary Rule Not So Final
Speaking at the 2017 PLANPSONSOR National Conference, a staffer at the DOL told attendees the agency is still looking for ways to make its fiduciary rule better.
Editor’s Letter
Kicking the Can
No more kicking the fiduciary rule implementation can down the road for the Department of Labor (DOL).
Capitol News
Legislative and Judicial Actions
A look at what is happening in the courts and in Washington, D.C.
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Looking to D.C. for Help
Both Republicans and Democrats are concerned about retirement
ICI, FSI Applaud Passage of Financial CHOICE Act
On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would undo much of the Dodd-Frank Act’s regulations and the fiduciary rule.
PSNC 2017: ERISA Experts Project the Fiduciary Future
Expert speakers at PSNC 2017 freely admitted this is a vexing and even a bit frustrating time from the perspective of trying to get in front of potential...
Folio Institutional Revamps Website
Informational materials on the redesigned site include “how to” articles and case studies.
SEC Chair Clayton’s Recent Fiduciary Comments Are Revealing
The SEC chair issued only a brief statement on his intention to work with DOL officials on reforming conflict of interest regulations—but his language is revealing.
PSNC 2017 Preview: Correcting Common Plan Errors
Learn about the most common plan errors and how plan sponsors can correct them under the IRS Self-Correction Program.
DOL Takes Fiduciary Responsibilities Seminar to Cleveland
The DOL says the seminar will increase awareness and understanding about basic fiduciary responsibilities when operating a retirement plan.
Wells Fargo Advisors Confirms Shift in Commission Strategy
The firm is not sharing all the details of its compliance plan for the DOL fiduciary rule, but it has confirmed it will put some new limits on...
Understanding Share Classes in DC Plan Funds
In the midst of ongoing litigation regarding excessive fees, plan sponsors need an understanding of the different fund share classes available and how they affect fee structure.
PSNC 2017 Preview: Washington Update
Leading experts explore retirement-related developments in Washington, D.C., and state capitals across the U.S.
Industry Groups Slam Trump, Acosta for DOL Fiduciary Rule Flop
Financial services industry lobbying groups quickly voiced surprise and frustration once confirmation emerged that the Trump administration will allow a strict new fiduciary standard to take effect.
Fiduciary Rule Implementation Now Appears Certain
In the end the Trump administration will allow the Obama-era DOL fiduciary rule to take effect; industry observers are split about what exactly this means for the long-term.
Legislators Asked to Consider Effect of Rules on Retirement Savings
Witnesses called out regulations that hurt Americans retirement savings—the fiduciary rule, among others—and made recommendations for new rules that...
Plaintiffs and TIAA Reach Settlement in ERISA Challenge
The settlement agreement delivers millions of dollars in compensation to TIAA employees, as well as non-monetary settlement provisions, while insulating the firm from further claims along these lines.