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ERISA
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ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) is a 1974 U.S. federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established retirement and health plans in private industry. It aims to protect plan participants by requiring plans to provide information, establish fiduciary responsibilities, and give participants the right to sue for benefits and breaches of duty. ERISA also guarantees payment of certain benefits through the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation if a defined plan is terminated.
Dallas-Based ‘Professional Fiduciary’ Sued After FBI Raid
Vantage Benefits Administrators, a Dallas-based “TPA, recordkeeper and professional fiduciary” and subject of an FBI raid in October…
Top 10 Priorities for 401(k) Plans in 2018
Things are happening as we head for 2018, retirement plans included. Health, wealth and retirement consultant Mercer helpfully provides…
What are 401k ‘Shadow Fiduciaries’ and Why Should You Care?
Not that we didn’t already know, but institutional reinforcement is always welcome. The latest research from Cerulli Associates finds…
Fiduciary Awareness is on the Wane (Wait, What?)
Fiduciary awareness decline among DC plan sponsors is rising, leaving many unprepared for growing responsibilities and legal risks.
DOL Officially Delays Fiduciary Rule
Fiduciary Rule Delay extended 18 months to July 1, 2019, giving the Department of Labor more time for review and coordination.
What the New Form 5500 Means for 401(k) Advisors
Proposals suggest a ‘modernized’ Form 5500 will compel plan sponsors to deliver information—some of it new—in formats that facilitate data mining.
Pension ‘Twins’ Team for Better 401(k) Fiduciary Preparedness
Top firms collaborate to enhance fiduciary compliance for 401(k) advisors, addressing key concerns and ensuring better coverage.
Feds Raid Dallas-Based ‘Professional Fiduciary’
The FBI raided Vantage Benefits Administrators, a Dallas-based “TPA, recordkeeper and professional fiduciary.” The Dallas Morning News reports…
Fiduciary Rule Kill Bill Clears Hurdle
PASS Act 2017 aims to repeal the DOL fiduciary rule, protect savers, and establish a best interest standard for broker-dealers.
Two Tech Bigs Team for ‘Digital 401(k)’ Experience
FinTech giants Vestwell and Riskalyze announced a new joint offering at the Fearless Investing Summit in Lake Tahoe on Thursday.…