DOL Proposed Alts Rule Could Fuel Future ERISA Cases
The Department of Labor may help fiduciaries with its scenarios and test cases on including alternative investments in defined contribution plans,...
Tag: fiduciary duty
How Retirement Fiduciaries Can Help Health Plan Fiduciaries
Advisers’ deep knowledge of the fiduciary process can aid employers making sense of new disclosures from pharmacy benefit managers.
Increased Scrutiny of Health Plans Leaves Advisers Racing to Keep Up
Congress’ recent appropriations act and proposed Department of Labor guidance both push for greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers.
DCALTA Paper Provides Support to Fiduciaries in Use of Private Market Investments
The paper introduces principles based on five core areas: fiduciary process, value for money, asset class distinctions, operations and participant...
DOL Says Citi’s Diverse Asset Manager Program is Unlawful
The Department of Labor said the guidance no longer reflects its views, rescinding a 2023 advisory opinion approving the Citi...
Experts Split on Private Equity in 401(k) Plans
Supporters say access to PE would allow participants the chance to enjoy higher returns, while naysayers stress that the asset...
Judge Rules for Molina, flexPATH in ERISA Case
The District Court judge cited broad indexes as the appropriate benchmarks for plan TDFs in a ruling expected to be...
NYC Pension Funds File to Dismiss ESG-Related Lawsuit
Attorneys are seeking to dismiss allegations that retirement funds were jeopardized due to divestment from securities of fossil fuel companies....
Certified Financial Planner Board Issues Crypto Guidelines
The nonprofit warns financial planners that crypto-related assets “can be speculative and volatile.”
PANC 2022: Reg BI Compliance Tips From the SEC
The enforcement of Regulation Best Interest is currently one of the major projects at the Securities and Exchange Commission.
GOP Attorneys General Question BlackRock on Fiduciary, Antitrust Concerns
Nineteen Republican state attorneys general signed a letter to BlackRock seeking ‘clarification on actions that appear to have been motivated...
Regulatory & compliance | education
Continuous Education
Plan committee members’ fiduciary training should never end.
Regulatory & compliance | litigation
A Question of Liability
When the rash of litigation yields scant legal precedent, what can advisers take away?
ERISA vista
The Latest Word on ESG
In terms of plan investing, fiduciary duty continues to come first.
Regulatory & compliance | analysis
Plan Governance
According to our survey analysis, sponsors may really need your help.
Compliance Consult
Whether—and How—to Vote Proxies
DOL proposal could complicate this plan-fiduciary job.
Cover Story
A Careful Inspection
Advisers can help clients assess whether they’re fulfilling their role as fiduciaries.
Winners’ Circle
Keeping Clients Safe
Past Advisers of the Year discuss the evolution of their fiduciary services.
AutoZone ERISA Suit Clears Motion to Dismiss
The district court declined to rule on the reasonableness of comparing actively managed funds to passively managed index funds on a motion to dismiss, clearing the way for...