Tag: Department of Labor (DOL)

The rule is expected to broaden when investment advice is considered fiduciary advice under ERISA.

As the House of Representatives returned this week, it wasted no time proposing new bills targeting ESG investing.

Republicans introduced legislation targeting the controversial candidate, whose nomination has not been put to a vote.

The small business retirement plan advisory provided three recommendations to improve participant fee awareness.

Updating the fiduciary rule remains a key area of focus for the Department of Labor, despite missing a published August...

Yes, as long as they don’t come at the cost of participants’ investment outcomes, according to Wagner Law Group.

The plaintiff doubles down on allegations the airline defaulted him into ESG-related funds.

A federal court ruled there was no legal basis for complaints challenging the DOL’s compliance bulletin cautioning use of cryptocurrency...

Requiring registered advisers to follow state-level ESG disclosure rules violates federal law, according to SIFMA’s lawsuit.

From PEPs to emergency savings accounts, the DOL’s EBSA is welcoming input on changes and revisions to retirement plan administration.

Minor changes, such as requiring pensions to consider cybersecurity before selecting an annuity provider, could be positive, however.

The airline argued the case should be dropped partly because the ESG funds in question were not in the 401(k)...

The plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the two of four defendants from the lawsuit that claims ESG factors were considered ahead of...

Congress has until September 30 to pass a budget bill.

PRTs are trending upward, but their relationship with private equity and non-traditional investments is drawing more scrutiny.

The IRI wrote to the Biden administration in the hopes it will back retirement legislation that paves the way for...

The proposed class action alleges Elon Musk promised to abide by the firm’s severance plan but did not follow through.

The FAQ says facility fees count toward out-of-pocket limits and price estimates, while maintaining a contractual relationship causes a provider...

An IRS clarification that expanded audits for PEPs may be a factor for some providers in leaving the market.

Individuals should register on their recordkeeper’s website and regularly monitor online retirement accounts, according to the DOL’s Lisa Gomez.