Fiduciary standard

Moves by Nevada and others threaten to create compliance confusion.

The regulation enacted in June spurred employers to update their plan design and investment menus and some are even shopping for new advisers.

The regulation enacted in June spurred plan sponsors to update their plan design and investment menus and some are even shopping for new plan advisers.

Understanding who oversees key principals helps focus management, says Manning & Napier's Shelby George.

These two accounts are both funded with money that has already been taxed, but there are still important differences that clients need to know.

Despite uncertainty over reform efforts in Washington, employers need to prepare for next year now.

People underestimate the involvement of human professionals in digital investment services, says Betterment’s Seth Rosenbloom.

A substantial watering-down of the protections in the rule is possible, says Carol Buckmann, so the ultimate status of the new regulation is still in question.

Fiduciary obligations are making access to up-to-date information and analytics from recordkeepers and service providers increasingly important.

A substantial watering-down of the protections in the rule is possible, says Carol Buckmann, so the ultimate status of the new regulation is still in question.

Plan sponsors need to understand how the regulation affects their roles and communication efforts — and should pay attention to exemptions.

Retirement specialists are likely to increasingly turn to recordkeepers to provide data that justifies adviser fees through strong plan performance.

Keep in mind that there is no fee structure free of conflict, cheaper doesn’t mean better and recommendations don’t come in a vacuum, says investment strategist Jess DeGabriele.

Higher compliance requirements, and their associated costs, may drive firms to look for partners.

Although enactment takes place on June 9, the DOL could issue more changes before the full effect of the rule is felt, says attorney Ilene H. Ferenczy.

On the same day that the DOL announced the fiduciary rule start date, Calpers, reminded everyone why the rule was necessary, says adviser Nir Kaissar.

Plan sponsors should review progress toward initial retirement goals and assess their strategies for improvement, says John Ludwig.

When formulating an investment strategy, plan sponsors must take into account their responsibilities.

Alexander Acosta must reckon with a June 9 deadline amid a tense political debate.

The Labor Department will now conduct a review with an eye toward amending or rescinding it.