Benefits Think Will there be more fiduciary rule victories?
The big question is whether any decisions upholding the DOL rule will be nullified by actions of the new Trump administration, says benefits lawyer Carol Buckmann.
The big question is whether any decisions upholding the DOL rule will be nullified by actions of the new Trump administration, says benefits lawyer Carol Buckmann.
Implement an appropriate governance structure and process to prevent problems, says Principal’s Aaron Friedman.
The organizations did not breach fiduciary duty by offering high-cost mutual funds, judge rules.
With a new president and Republican control of congress, the fate of many rules prepped to go into effect in 2017 are now in doubt.
The legal setback for the rule's foes still leaves three ongoing court challenges, as well as an uncertain future for the regulation in Trump administration.
With a new president and Republican control of congress, the fate of many rules prepped to go into effect in 2017 are now in doubt.
It is a plan fiduciary’s responsibility to keep up with best practices, such as monitoring responsiveness and overall communication, says consultant Rhonda Berg.
Industry leaders share how employers can maximize plan potential while steering clear of common pitfalls.
Two federal proposals would make it easier to invest assets on behalf of terminated participants, says columnist John Ludwig.
Commonwealth Financial Network rethinks fees on qualified retirement accounts
Two federal proposals would make it easier to invest assets on behalf of terminated participants, says columnist John Ludwig.
Industry leaders share how advisers can maximize plan potential while steering clear of common pitfalls.
Here's how the outcome of the presidential election could affect the trajectory of the Labor Department's regulation.
Five months from implementation, it is time to review service agreements with employers.
Although some uncertainties remain, consultants should be preparing clients now for upcoming changes.
Challenges to the DOL rule have created some unfortunate confusion about the vulnerability of the final rule.
Challenges to the DOL rule have created some unfortunate confusion about the vulnerability of the final rule.
Employers for the first time are being held accountable for quantitative judgment of their vendors.
Employers for the first time are being held accountable for quantitative judgment of their vendors.
The advice environment for participant rollover choices is muddled as plan providers struggle to gear up for the DOL’s rule.