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The NeverEnding Story—Reg BI and the Latest Fiduciary Folly
Progress on the fiduciary rule has often looked like two steps forward, one step back (or vice versa).…
Major 401(k) Fiduciary Breach Lawsuit Finally Comes to an End
It could be argued it’s the case that started it all. After 12 years of lawyers, litigation and…
12 Reasons NOT to Roll Over a 401(k) to an IRA
American workers often change jobs and must decide what to do with their 401(k) balances at their prior…
How Auto Portability Serves the Best Interest of 401(k) Participants
Plan sponsors that are considering the adoption of auto portability must determine that, by participating in the auto…
Fiduciary Advocates Rip Reg BI in Congressional Testimony
Fiduciary proponents gathered in Washington before the House Subcommittee to vent their views and decry the death of the DOL's Conflict of Interest Rule.
Fiduciary Fallout: 1 in 2 Believe All Advisors Must Act in ‘Best Interest’
The on-again, off-again Department of Labor fiduciary rule fiasco of 2018 seems to have fed public misconceptions about…
ESG Investments Face ‘Headwinds’ in 401(k)s
Despite an uptick in environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-focused conversations in the defined contribution market, ESG-oriented investment options…
7 States With Major 401(k) Fiduciary Proposals
If you need a convenient, “all-in-one-place” overview of what’s happening at the state level, Drinker Biddle’s got it.
Why Direct Rollover IRAs Make Sense as Retirement Income Solutions
While automatic features in 401(k)s have improved plan participation and increased savings, they’ve also added administrative complexity, cost,…
Fidelity Facing 401(k) Fee Fire on Multiple Fronts
Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin sent a letter to Boston-based Fidelity Investments on Feb. 27 requesting…