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ERISA’s Next 50 Years
As defined contribution plans have taken over for defined benefit plans over the first 50 years of the landmark legislation, enabling increased access to 401(k)s, more personalization, better use of auto features and retirement income are among the key issues ERISA is expected to face looking forward.
ESG Rule Reactions Rolling In
In the wake of Tuesday’s final rule, more organizations are applauding the DOL for keeping a “neutral” stance between ESG and non-ESG investments
DOL to Act on Credit Rating Use in 401k Fiduciary Decisions
Should credit ratings be used by fiduciaries when making investment decisions for retirement plans? As a result of…
4 Ways to Raise the Bar on a Defined Contribution Plan
Employers and their consultants have a difficult line to walk. You have to balance complex fiduciary responsibilities with…
7 Steps to a Well-Constructed Investment Policy Statement
Although the ERISA doesn’t necessarily require an investment policy statement, the law does make it clear in Section…
What The SEC’s Proposed Rule Means For 401k Plan Sponsors
Anyone who hoped the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might do the right thing and issue a uniform…
More 401k Fraud Fallout Amid Vantage Allegations
More repercussions from the alleged criminal activity involving Vantage Benefits Administrators, a Dallas-based “TPA, recordkeeper and professional fiduciary.”…
Fiduciary Awareness is on the Wane (Wait, What?)
How is this even remotely possible? A shocking new report from AllianceBernstein finds that fiduciary awareness among 401k…
10 Terrifying Advisor Questions for 401(k) Plan Sponsors
YOUR PLAN SPONSOR CLIENTS might be acting as fiduciaries; then again they might not. How do you know?…