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Some practices can trip up plan providers and make them susceptible to Department of Labor (DOL) investigations, but there is some negotiating that can be done.

The SPARK Institute said it supports guidance that will encourage retirement plan sponsors and service providers to voluntarily furnish lifetime income illustrations to participants.

The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) has asked the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to enhance Schedule C of Form 5500.

Some employers that have filed a Form 5500 have received a “Request for Clarification” from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

Thomas E. Perez was nominated by President Obama to serve as the nation's 26th Secretary of Labor, and was sworn in on July 23.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) will sponsor Getting It Right – Know Your Fiduciary Responsibilities webcasts.

Putnam Investments has a few recommendations for the Department of Labor (DOL) about lifetime income illustrations on benefit statements.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is hosting a phone forum about good internal controls.

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC, is now qualified as a “Rating Agency” as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

The Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) proposal to include monthly income projections on retirement plan participants’ statements is a well-intentioned idea that may...

Some retirement plan compliance issues are unique to 403(b)s.

It’s a situation dreaded by every service provider to a retirement plan: an investigation by the Department of Labor (DOL).

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will be offering two seminars about retirement plan compliance and fiduciary responsibilities.

A guide from the Principal Financial Group helps advisers answer common plan sponsor questions about compensation.

Even for companies that had full transparency before fee disclosure regulations, 408(b)(2) and 404(a)(5) still prompted change in their businesses.

There’s no shortage of legislation and regulatory guidance to keep track of, according to panelists at the 2013 PLANSPONSOR National Conference.

The Prudent Practices and Prudent Practices for Investment Fiduciaries handbook series were updated by fi360 to keep current on fiduciary guidance for investment professionals.  

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will be offering two seminars about retirement plan compliance and fiduciary responsibilities.

The Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefit Security Administration’s (EBSA) budget has decreased for 2014, but this will not affect enforcement.

Judd A. Gregg, a former three-term senator, was appointed chief executive officer of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).