Compliance October 4th, 2023 Will ESOPs Finally Get Regulatory Clarity? SECURE 2.0 requires DOL to create rules for ESOP valuation.
Compliance October 2nd, 2023 Temporary Budget Agreement Keeps 2024 Inflation Adjustments on Track The Social Security COLA and IRS Contribution Limits will continue on schedule after a near miss on government shutdown.
Practice Management October 1st, 2023 What Advisers Should Know About Cybersecurity Insurance Experts provide insight into an insurance market predicted to grow from $6 billion to $33 billion in coming years.
Products September 29th, 2023 Ascensus Hits $1B AUA in PEPs, Showing Continued Adoption The firm cites almost 650 employers in their pooled employer plans; meanwhile, Ameritas is launching a 403(b)-specific offering.
Compliance September 22nd, 2023 Judge Upholds DOL ESG Rule A Texas judge, appointed during the Trump administration, ruled that the DOL does not violate ERISA by permitting ESG in...
Products September 18th, 2023 Hub Launches 401(k) PEP for Small, Midsize Plan Sponsors Retirement plan advisers in Hub’s national network will be offering the pooled employer plan with an eye toward reducing plan...
Compliance September 14th, 2023 American Airlines Asks Judge to Toss 401(k) ESG Complaint The airline's motion maintains that former pilot has no standing in ESG investing lawsuit, including an amended complaint that sought...
Compliance September 11th, 2023 DOL Sends New Adviser Fiduciary Rule to OMB for Review The rule is expected to broaden when investment advice is considered fiduciary advice under ERISA.
Compliance September 7th, 2023 House Republicans Look to Repeal DOL Rule Permitting ESG in Retirement Plans As the House of Representatives returned this week, it wasted no time proposing new bills targeting ESG investing.
Compliance September 7th, 2023 Acting Secretary of Labor Su Under Pressure as DOL Prepares Fiduciary Proposal Republicans introduced legislation targeting the controversial candidate, whose nomination has not been put to a vote.
Compliance September 5th, 2023 Employee Fiduciary LLC Calls On DOL to Improve 401(k) Fee Transparency The small business retirement plan advisory provided three recommendations to improve participant fee awareness.
Compliance September 1st, 2023 Republican Leaders Discourage 3(21) Fiduciary Rule Amendment Updating the fiduciary rule remains a key area of focus for the Department of Labor, despite missing a published August...
Compliance August 31st, 2023 May Climate Funds Be Used in DC Plan Menus? Yes, as long as they don’t come at the cost of participants’ investment outcomes, according to Wagner Law Group.
Compliance August 31st, 2023 Former American Airlines Pilot Fires Back in Retirement Plan ESG Suit The plaintiff doubles down on allegations the airline defaulted him into ESG-related funds.
Compliance August 30th, 2023 DOL Beats ForUsAll Crypto Suit A federal court ruled there was no legal basis for complaints challenging the DOL’s compliance bulletin cautioning use of cryptocurrency...
Compliance August 14th, 2023 Lawsuit Would Block Missouri’s Anti-ESG Advising Rule Requiring registered advisers to follow state-level ESG disclosure rules violates federal law, according to SIFMA’s lawsuit.
Compliance August 11th, 2023 DOL Seeks Comment on Select SECURE 2.0 Enactments From PEPs to emergency savings accounts, the DOL’s EBSA is welcoming input on changes and revisions to retirement plan administration.
Compliance August 7th, 2023 Pension Risk Transfers in No Need of Overhaul, Insurance Executives Say Minor changes, such as requiring pensions to consider cybersecurity before selecting an annuity provider, could be positive, however.
Compliance August 7th, 2023 American Airlines Files Motion to Dismiss 401(k) ESG Complaint The airline argued the case should be dropped partly because the ESG funds in question were not in the 401(k)...
Compliance August 3rd, 2023 Plaintiff Drops Fidelity, Financial Engines from American Airlines ESG Lawsuit The plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the two of four defendants from the lawsuit that claims ESG factors were considered ahead of...