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401(k) Fiduciary
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‘A’ List Industry Lineup Set to Testify in Dec. 12-13 Fiduciary Rule Hearing
DOL publishes agenda for two days of online hearings on its controversial proposed retirement security rule, related proposed exemption amendments
December 7, 2023
House Passes Amendments Blocking DOL Fiduciary Rule
In response, the Biden Administration said the president would veto the bill if it passed the Senate
November 15, 2023
Financial Groups Request Comment Period Extension for DOL Retirement Security Rule Proposal
Coalition says 60 days “not nearly enough time” to review and comment on controversial 500-page proposal
November 8, 2023
Breaking Down the DOL’s Five-Part Test
The history behind the test and where it could potentially stand with the new fiduciary proposal
November 3, 2023
Biden: DOL Fiduciary Rule is a Further Crackdown on ‘Junk Fees’
President focused on retirement security during White House remarks Tuesday; Insured Retirement Institute blasts “unnecessary, redundant, and harmful proposal”
November 1, 2023
DOL Fiduciary Rule Released; Industry Reaction Pours In
President Biden will speak about the rule from the White House at 3:30; new proposal applies a fiduciary standard to retirement advice on rollovers
October 31, 2023
Trick or Treat? New DOL Fiduciary Rule Proposal to Debut on Halloween
First public look at controversial new rulemaking comes after White House event at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday featuring President Biden
October 30, 2023
ESG Issues Continue to Make Headlines
Groom Law’s George Sepsakos and Jake Eigner describe regulatory and political developments in the ever-shifting environmental, social and governance landscape
October 10, 2023
‘Groundbreaking’ DOL Advisory Opinion for Citibank Provides ERISA Guidance
Opinion provides a road map for how a plan sponsor may voluntarily establish a program under which it pays expenses for diverse investment managers without being considered fiduciary in nature
October 5, 2023
New DOL Fiduciary Rule Under OMB Review; Gets Bashed by Insurance Trade Groups
While actual text of proposed fiduciary rule delivered to OMB late Friday won’t be made public for about a month, groups say it “will hurt working families’ ability to save for retirement”
September 11, 2023