Tag: ERISA

The FiduciaryShield toolset launched by Redhawk aims to help advisers meet fiduciary responsibilities on behalf of IRA holders.

Two years of litigation and negotiation later, the parties have reached a proposed agreement to settle the class action, valued at $25 million.

The proposed class action suit includes many of the classic claims typically leveled in ERISA stock-drop litigation. 

The first of two ERISA actions filed against Northrop Grumman in a California district court has been resolved, while the second is still pending. 

On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would undo much of the Dodd-Frank Act’s regulations and the fiduciary rule.

Expert speakers at PSNC 2017 freely admitted this is a vexing and even a bit frustrating time from the perspective of trying to get in front of potential...

The Supreme Court has ruled plans maintained by principal-purpose religious organizations are eligible for the church-plan exemption, whatever their origins.

U.S. District Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California found that for repeated claims the plaintiffs failed to correct the...

UBS will offer multiple ways for retirement account clients to pay their adviser, including through asset-based and commission-based structures, beginning imminently. 

The SEC chair issued only a brief statement on his intention to work with DOL officials on reforming conflict of interest regulations—but his language is revealing.

In the midst of ongoing litigation regarding excessive fees, plan sponsors need an understanding of the different fund share classes available and how they affect fee structure. 

Leading experts explore retirement-related developments in Washington, D.C., and state capitals across the U.S.

Financial services industry lobbying groups quickly voiced surprise and frustration once confirmation emerged that the Trump administration will allow a strict new fiduciary standard to take effect. 

Plan sponsors from across the U.S. will gather in Washington D.C. next month for the annual PLANSPONSOR National Conference—presenting a tremendous opportunity for client networking and shared problem...

The complaint describes in detail guaranteed investment contracts offered by the Principal to retirement plans, which plaintiffs suggest permitted conflicts of interest and prohibited transaction.

In April, a federal judge found First Bankers Trust Services Inc. liable for causing an ESOP to overpay for shares of the company’s stock.

A new bill introduced by Senate minority Democrats, seeking to protect ERISA exemptions for state- and city-run retirement plans for the private sector, would likely be made redundant...