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After nearly five years of waiting, the Department of Labor has released its proposal to amend the regulation governing ERISAs fiduciary definition. The proposed fiduciary rule aims to expand fiduciary duties to those who provide investment advice. With expert analysis and reaction, EBA is covering the highly anticipated unveiling of the rule. Here you can find our complete coverage on the proposed rule:
Contract exemption could be as important as DOL fiduciary rule
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While the legislation's future is still unclear, there are many important things for leaders to know.
A Deloitte analysis shows that alternative allocations — to private equity, private credit and other vehicles — in DC plans could grow quickly.
Industries that rely on independent contractors should review potential impacts of the new rule and make sure their independent contractor documentation is squared away.
With raised fiduciary expectations, the health benefits market will move toward more transparent, level-fee structures and fiduciary-aligned advice.
The Department of Labor issued a safe harbor rule protecting benefit leaders as they navigate the added risk to retirement planning.
