Tag: Department of Labor (DOL)

Congress has until September 30 to pass a budget bill.

PRTs are trending upward, but their relationship with private equity and non-traditional investments is drawing more scrutiny.

The IRI wrote to the Biden administration in the hopes it will back retirement legislation that paves the way for...

The proposed class action alleges Elon Musk promised to abide by the firm’s severance plan but did not follow through.

The FAQ says facility fees count toward out-of-pocket limits and price estimates, while maintaining a contractual relationship causes a provider...

An IRS clarification that expanded audits for PEPs may be a factor for some providers in leaving the market.

Individuals should register on their recordkeeper’s website and regularly monitor online retirement accounts, according to the DOL’s Lisa Gomez.

Communicating digital safeguards to participants and engaging IT teams are key, experts said at the PLANSPONSOR National Conference.

The retirement committee, recordkeeper Fidelity Investments and financial advice provider Edelman Financial Engines were accused of sacrificing fiduciary duty to...

The recommended focus areas include emergency savings and defined benefit annual funding notices.

According to the trade association, the regulator will not appeal a ruling that keeps 401(k) rollover advice outside of fiduciary...

The DOL proposes extending for one year beyond their merger the exemptions being used by UBS and Credit Suisse to...

The EBSA head also discussed the need to educate market participants on the DOL's ESG rule and changes to COVID-19...

No floor vote has been scheduled for the confirmation of the acting Secretary of Labor, who faces Republican opposition.

Committee to consider Su's confirmation to replace Marty Walsh, who left the DOL in February.

States that have implemented retirement savings programs for employees have not crowded out private plans, new research from the Pew...

The Department of Labor argued the ESG rule merely permits ESG considerations and is consistent with ERISA.

The proposed changes to the QPAM exemption can now receive public comment until April 6.

The president followed through on his promise to veto a Congressional attempt to nix a DOL rule allowing ESG investing...

Policy experts say that ESG policy is likely to be most active at the state level.