DOL Promises Final Rule on Lifetime Income Illustrations As Soon As Practicable
The agency clears up timing questions in a FAQs document and says it realizes the concerns about timing if its final rule differs from its previously published interim final rule.
Dissecting TIAA Subsidiary’s $97 Million SEC Rollover Settlement
A subsidiary of TIAA will settle conflict of interest charges related to the provision of rollover advice to employer-sponsored retirement plan participants; the development offers up some important considerations for financial services professionals.
DOL Addresses Question About Providing Audio Recordings to ERISA Claimants
The requirement to produce requested documents and the definition of relevant documents addressed in a DOL information letter applies to retirement plans, an attorney tells PLANADVISER.
A DOL Fiduciary Rule and PTE Refresher
No matter if an adviser is a flat-fee registered investment adviser or a commission-based broker/dealer, the DOL says the collection of compensation related to rollover guidance is almost always going to be a prohibited transaction, triggering the need for an exemption.
A Well-Informed Look at the EBSA’s Terminated Vested Participant Project
Caution Needed Regarding Rollovers
Rollovers and Fiduciaries
Retirement Plan Clients Should Anticipate DOL Cybersecurity Inquiries
Attorneys have confirmed that the DOL has begun an audit initiative and is asking for a broad range of cybersecurity information and documentation.
Fiduciary Decisions Factors PTE Into IRA Rollover Compliance Software
The firm is experiencing a surge in B/Ds and RIAs requesting assistance with the new rule as the enforcement date approaches.
Executive Order Asks DOL to Consider Rescinding Last Rule on ESG Investing
President Joe Biden seems to want to pave the way for more environmental, social and governance investing in retirement plans.
DOL Investigation Lessons Learned From Long Experience
Drawing on their collective decades of experience working inside and outside the DOL, a panel of expert ERISA attorneys convened this week by Faegre Drinker had a lot of timely lessons to share regarding investigations of investment advisers.
Lifetime Income Illustrations
Wanta Be a PPP?
Legislative and Judicial Actions
The SEC Cites Its Priorities
ERISA Attorneys Digest the DOL’s New PTE FAQ
The guidance published by the Department of Labor reminds the industry that boilerplate, fine print disclaimers that investment advice is not being provided won’t cut it.
DOL Issues Cybersecurity Guidance
The guidance, which is the first of its kind, includes best practices and tips for protecting retirement benefits.
Gary Gensler Confirmed by Full Senate Vote as SEC Chair
He takes the helm at the Securities and Exchange Commission during a key time of transition and reflection for the market regulator, which is engaged in multiple important projects affecting advisers’ and brokers’ practices.
DOL Releases Guidance on Investment Advice Exemption
This is meant to help retirement investors, employee benefit plans and investment advice providers.
Upcoming Webinar: ESG and ERISA Plans
We will discuss how asset managers are putting environmental, social and governance investing themes to work. Particular attention will be paid to the regulatory environment and the potential to pursue greater investment returns by seeking out companies with higher ESG ratings.