Fiduciary Rule Will Impact $3T of Assets, Morningstar Says
The research company says it will cost the industry at least $2.4 billion a year to comply with the rule.
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Waiting on an In-Plan Income Safe Harbor
Defined contribution retirement plan sponsors remain cautious and curious about structured withdrawal products.
Another Year of Steady Investment Menu Reform
Retirement specialist financial advisers face a constant stream of regulatory and market change—especially regarding defined contribution plan investment menus.
Post Budget Act Stumble, Congress Tries Again to Impact Fiduciary Rule
It’s a particular skill of Congress to make the improbable appear promising—whether it comes to overturning the Affordable Care Act or, as was the case this week, delaying...
Congress Fails in Effort to Slow Fiduciary Rule Process
In the end, none of the various proposals moving in Congress around the omnibus appropriation budget deal regarding the fiduciary rule were included.
What to Expect in the New Form 5500
Questions about compliance are optional, at least for now, and plan leakage is a new area of scrutiny.
Changes ‘Could Happen Soon’ to Fiduciary Rule
Lawmakers and industry reps are concerned with where the proposal is heading, what’s in it and how fast it’s moving.
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A Look Back at 2015
When you think back on 2015 and what happened in the retirement plan industry, what will come to mind?
IRS Outlines Familiar Exam Priorities for 2016
Employee plans division leadership at the Internal Revenue Service candidly admits worsening budget constraints are making its job more difficult.
Advice to Slow Leakage Critical Point in Fiduciary Fight
“A phone consultation, an illustration of lost future value, or an example of net take-home after taxes can effectively dissuade participants from accessing retirement funds prematurely,” according to...
Discontent with DOL Proposal Still Simmering
A congressional subcommittee heard testimony on the proposed bipartisan principles that go head to head with the fiduciary proposal.
Coalition Tells Congress to Stop Trying to Thwart DOL Rule
Staunchly supporting the DOL’s fiduciary proposal, the Financial Planning Coalition calls out recent legislative stall tactics.
Road Ahead for Auto-IRAs and Open MEPs
ERISA attorney David Levine offers a few thoughts about the potential road ahead for auto-IRAs and state-run open MEPs for the private sector.
Closer Look at State-Run Retirement Systems for Private Sector
Industry insiders are divided on whether this is a good idea.
DOL Proposes Guidance on State-Run Plans for Private Sector
States offering retirement planning solutions to private-sector workers got their first look at a few highly anticipated (and increasingly controversial) pieces of regulatory guidance this week.
Another Challenge to the DOL Fiduciary Rule
Congressional representatives seek to protect retirement investors and stall DOL fiduciary rule.