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Department of Labor (DOL)
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is a cabinet-level federal agency that focuses on the welfare of American workers. It’s responsible for enforcing labor laws, promoting safe working conditions, and ensuring fair employment practices. The DOL also oversees programs related to unemployment benefits, job training, and workplace safety.
Recent Regulations Open Target-Date Funds to ‘Lesser Used’ Products
New research from Cerulli Associates takes a close look at lifetime income products and alternative investments in target-date…
DOL Fiduciary Rule Sent to OMB, But is it Too Late?
The Office of Management and Budget has received the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule, known officially as Improving…
DOL’s No-Go on ESG Doesn’t Let Advisors Off the Hook
Socially responsible investing has become surprisingly contentious of late. There’s debate over whether socially or environmentally conscious funds…
Episode 13—Prime Capital Investment Advisors’ Matthew Wolniewicz Gets Real About ESG, Peps and the Election
There’s a lot happening on the 401(k) front—ESG, MEPS, and PEPs, the election—and we asked industry veteran Matt…
ESG Rule’s Fate Rests in Senate Control: WSJ
DOL ESG Rule faces outcome uncertainty as the Georgia Senate recount could decide its future for retirement investment plans.
Department of Labor Announces 401(k) PEP Registration Requirements
The Department of Labor today announced a final rule establishing registration requirements for pooled plan providers. The rule implements…
‘Disappointing’ DOL Final Rule on ESG Investing Could Face Challenges
The Department of Labor says its final ESG rule released Oct. 30 “intends to provide clear regulatory guideposts…
DOL Scorecard: Record Amount Recovered for Plan Participants
Not bad. In fiscal year 2020, the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) recovered over $3.1…
Final ESG Fiduciary Rule Issued By Department of Labor
Department of Labor announced a final rule for fiduciaries regarding environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
Former EBSA Head Rutledge Challenges Private Equity Critics
Former Assistant Secretary of the Department of Labor Preston Rutledge on Tuesday reiterated his belief that the controversial…