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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.
Rosy Returns: The Case for ESG Factors in Target Date Funds
SRI, ESG, and related strategies no longer sacrifice performance for values, proving critics wrong with strong results.
Understand 401(k) Plan Expenses to Yield Fitting Benefits
The recent barrage of litigation and emerging regulations pertaining to retirement plan fees has put 401(k) plan sponsors…
Is ESG Investing Bunk? Yes, New Paper Finds
Two top economists are out with new information regarding environmental, social and governance initiatives (ESG) that is sure…
GAO: Clearer ESG Info in 401ks Would Be ‘Helpful’
In somewhat passive-aggressive language, the Government Accountability Office called on its Washington-based brethren at the Department of Labor…
New DOL ESG Guidance: 401(k) Friend or Foe?
As retirement plans are adding environmental, social and governance (ESG) options to their investments, they seek direction over…
Divine Regulation: God Wants Fiduciary Rule, Pope Says
Pope on financial ethics highlights need for fairness, fiduciary care, and moral responsibility in today’s economic system.
Why Recent 401k Regulation Implosions Are ‘Great’
We’d be lying if we didn’t say we’re surprised. This video titled “2018 Fi360 Conference – Richard…
Why We Might Never Get A Fiduciary Rule
'There is a good possibility, due to significant pushback, that the SEC's version might never fully come to pass,' says Fi360's Blaine Aikin.
The Intersection of Three Fiduciary Standards of Care
Jason Roberts from Pension Resource Institute explains the three fiduciary standards of care, tracing their origins back to 1975.
DOL Announces Fiduciary Policy After Bombshell Ruling
The Department of Labor will not pursue prohibited transactions claims against fiduciaries “who are working diligently and in…