
Proposed Legislation, SEC Rule Would Greatly Expand Electronic Disclosures
A proposed bill and an SEC proposal on the same topic target two different audiences.

Rush of SEC Regulatory Activity Includes E-Filing Rules
The SEC’s leadership says it is important, in today’s digital age, for filers to have easy online methods to submit information to the market regulator.

What a Year!
With E-Delivery Accomplished, a Push for More Retirement Reform
With the electronic disclosure delivery regulation in the bag, retirement industry lobbyists have turned their attention back to the ambitious Portman-Cardin bill, a version of which could soon be introduced in the House.

An Engagement Chain

Compliance News
While Popular, Default Electronic Delivery of Plan Documents Irks Some
Retirement plan service providers generally support making electronic delivery of documents the default, but print communication industry organizations and some consumer groups say the paper default should remain.
Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Encourage Electronic Retirement Plan Disclosures
The RETIRE Act would ensure employers make retirement information easily accessible online, while providing protections for employees who prefer to receive paper documents.