EBSA Head Aronowitz Asks for Industry Input on DOL Investment Rule
The head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration confirmed that the agency is considering additional guidance—particularly on fiduciary ‘duty to...
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ESG Critic Appointed Head of DOL Policy
Justin Danhof publicized his appointment via a LinkedIn post, but his new position has not been confirmed by the Department...
Aronowitz Stands by Revised EBSA Priorities at House Hearing
Daniel Aronowitz told lawmakers his agency remains focused on efficient enforcement and reducing litigation that he said had ‘stifled innovation...
EBSA Lists Enforcement Priorities Ahead of Aronowitz Hearing
Sub-regulatory guidance will be the agency’s focus, rather than ‘regulating by enforcement.’
DOL: ESOPs Grew by More than 1M Participants in 10 Years
EBSA revealed progress on its initiative to promote employee ownership and participation.
EBSA Reclaimed $1.4B for Retirement Plans in Fiscal 2025
Nearly two-thirds of the bureau’s closed civil investigations produced monetary results last year.
Appropriations Committee Fiscal 2026 Bill Leaves EBSA Funding Untouched
Despite previous proposed cuts, under the latest version, the agency would receive the same funding as last year.
ESOPs Are No Longer Enforcement Priority for DOL
Daniel Aronowitz, the head of EBSA, had previously pledged to ‘end the war’ on employee stock ownership plans.
EBSA Broadens Compliance Program for ‘Delinquent’ Filers
Multiple employer welfare arrangements can now catch up on overdue filings without paying hefty penalties to the Department of Labor.
Law Firm Faces Fine for Sharing Confidential Information With DOL
Common interest agreements between legal firms and the Department of Labor have attracted prior criticism but they are less likely...
Senate Confirms Janet Dhillon to Lead Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Securities and Exchange Commissioner Paul Atkins was also reappointed to a five-year term from 2026 through 2031.
What’s on Aronowitz’s To-Do List for EBSA?
Amicus briefs and guidance for incorporating private investments into defined contribution plans are likely top priorities for the Employee Benefits...
Daniel Aronowitz Confirmed to Lead DOL’s EBSA
The newly confirmed Assistant Secretary of Labor and head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration has pledged to streamline retirement...
House Appropriations Bill Seeks DOL, EBSA Budget Cuts
The subcommittee's fiscal year 2026 spending bill would trim the Department of Labor's budget by 28% and the Employee Benefits...
DOL Backs Down from Safe Harbor Repeal
‘Significant adverse comments’ led to the Department of Labor's decision to not repeal protections offered in the Pension Protection Act...
DOL Revokes Biden-Era Warning About Alternative Investments in 401(k) Plans
Department of Labor officials said the 2021 statement had a ‘chilling effect’ for saying that plan fiduciaries were ‘not likely...
ESOP Association Launches Campaign Pressing For Aronowitz’s EBSA Confirmation
The campaign includes a website, which urges Aronowitz’s confirmation and includes sections called “How ESOPs Benefit Everyone” and “What’s the...
House Holds Hearing About Transparency and Oversight at EBSA
What was a heated session focused on alleged mismanagement and lack of accountability at the Employee Benefits Security Administration.
Former EBSA Head Lisa Gomez Joins Pontera as Strategic Adviser
The former assistant secretary of EBSA will work alongside recordkeepers, retirement plan advisers, plan sponsors and participants on key policy...
EBSA Eliminates Three Interpretive Bulletins, Calling Them ‘Unnecessary’
The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration announced on Monday that it is removing three interpretive bulletins related to the Employee...