Suggested Areas for Review With DC Plan Clients
Mercer recommends areas for review that defined contribution plan advisers can go over with plan sponsors.
Tag: Department of Labor (DOL)
A Year of Opinion from PLANADVISER Magazine
Few know the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) as well as ERISA attorneys; at PLANADVISER, we’re lucky to rely on some of the best in the business...
Federal Court Decision Again Denies Fiduciary Rule Injunction
The National Association for Fixed Annuities has failed again to win an injunction in a DOL fiduciary rule challenge that was previously defeated in a federal district court...
DOL, IRS Plan Audits Becoming More Frequent and Thorny
There are a wide variety of mistakes plan fiduciaries can make; getting it all right is an ongoing team effort.
403(b)s Rethinking Adviser Choices Due to DOL Fiduciary Rule
A new survey by the PSCA also found that more than half of 403(b) plan sponsors expect to make no change in light of the fiduciary rule scheduled...
Fiduciary Rule May Push Advisers Out of DC Business
As implementation of the DOL’s fiduciary rule approaches, advisers may have to choose between remaining in the DC business and pursuing traditional wealth management.
DOL Secures Settlement Over Improper Asset Liquidation
A Chicago-based ophthalmologist was accused by the DOL of improperly diverting money from a DB plan’s investment accounts.
Future of the Fiduciary Rule Under New DOL Secretary
Donald Trump has nominated an outspoken critic of federal government regulation as DOL secretary, placing more uncertainty on the future of the fiduciary rule, according to some observers.
Consultants Reflect on Fiduciary Rule Progress
Consultants from Grant Thornton suggest they have already seen strong business impacts coming out of the DOL fiduciary rule.
RiXtrema Enhances IRA FiduciaryOptimizer with Larkspur Data
By partnering with Larkspur Data, RiXtrema will enhance its current retirement plan compliance offerings with added features.
Investment Industry Must Double Down on Fairness and Transparency
In the retirement planning and investment industry of the near- and long-term future, providers’ motivations will play a deep role in determining success.
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The Rise of Zero Revenue Share Funds
The new fiduciary rule will likely augment their growing popularity
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Groups Say Form 5500 Proposed Updates Too Burdensome
Retirement industry groups ask agencies to scale down reporting requirements for investments, fees and compliance.
Senator Asks That Implementation of Fiduciary Rule Be Ceased
The Senator suggests that the new administration and Congress will likely unwind the rule, so the Labor Department should not impose unnecessary costs on advisers.
Reforms in United Kingdom Offer Guidance for U.S. Policy
Retirement reforms being implemented in the UK through 2018 represent an important testing ground for government-backed savings efforts.