GOP Lawmakers Introduce Measure to Halt DOL Fiduciary Rule
The legislation aimed at delaying implementation of thousands of pages of DOL fiduciary rule language could fit in a handful of tweets.
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SEC Offers Guidance on DOL Fiduciary Rule Compliance
Since the DOL conflict of interest rule’s publication, mutual fund providers and their adviser-intermediaries have also been asking the SEC extensive questions about sales loads, fee schedules, etc.
Tibble vs Edison Still Being Fought in Federal Courts
After multiple trips through the district and appellate court systems and consideration by the Supreme Court on multiple occasions, Tibble vs Edison took another step forward today.
DOL, IRS Plan Audits Becoming More Frequent and Thorny
There are a wide variety of mistakes plan fiduciaries can make; getting it all right is an ongoing team effort.
RiXtrema Enhances IRA FiduciaryOptimizer with Larkspur Data
By partnering with Larkspur Data, RiXtrema will enhance its current retirement plan compliance offerings with added features.
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The Rise of Zero Revenue Share Funds
The new fiduciary rule will likely augment their growing popularity
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2016 PLANADVISER National Conference
10 years of building profitable practices and evolving business models
Capital One Eliminates Commission-Based IRAs
As the implementation date for the Department of Labor (DOL)’s Conflict of Interest rule approaches, Capital One Investing will be moving away from commission-based products within its retirement-account...
Deutsche Bank ERISA Self-Dealing Challenge Proceeds
A federal judge rejected defendants’ argument that the lawsuit, filed in December 2015, was time-barred by ERIA’s various statutes of limitation.
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Big-Name Universities Targeted in Bout of ERISA Suits
Law firm Schlichter, Bogard & Denton takes on MIT, NYU and Yale
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IPSs Are a Good Defensive Move
They help advisers and sponsors focus on prudent investor rule
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Fiduciary Crunch Time
Retirement industry providers are preparing careful responses to the fiduciary rule
DOL Complaint Alleges Fiduciary Failures by Adviser
A complaint filed in a Pennsylvania district court by the DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration alleges a list of ERISA infractions related to fees, documents, disclosures and processes...
Discretionary Investment Managers Minimize Sponsor Risk
SEI held a webinar looking at how DC plans are changing and what this means for plan sponsors
PSNC 2016: Fiduciary Rule Fundamentals
The final fiduciary rule is out, so what do you need to know? And, just as important, what can you do right now to prepare?
PSNC 2016: Washington Insights
Litigation is the main concern for DC plan sponsors right now.
Bird’s Eye View of Evolving Asset Management Landscape
Could Google one day be a top provider of investments or financial advice? What about Facebook, or Amazon?