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DOL’s 6-Factor ‘Safe Harbor’ Could Reshape 401(k) Fiduciary Playbook
New proposed rule offers a process-driven roadmap for selecting investments—aiming to reduce litigation risk and expand access to alternatives, but raising questions about how much legal protection it truly provides
Coming (Very) Soon: Public’s First Look at DOL Proposed Rule on Alternative Investments
With news that the White House OMB has completed its review of the proposed rule stemming from President Trump’s Aug. 2025 Executive Order, the public will finally see what’s in it—and have the opportunity to offer comments
Proposed Rule to Help Fiduciaries Properly Value Employer Stock in ESOPs
DOL proposed regulation provides guidance for fiduciaries to ensure employer stock bought, sold by employer stock ownership plans is at fair market value
DOL Reopens Comment Period for QPAM Exemption
The DOL says "at least one interested party" may have additional information to provide to the Department
Final ESG Rule Now Under White House Review
Guidance relaxing Trump-era restrictions on considering environmental, social and governance factors when making decisions about retirement plan investments could come before end of 2022
DOL Announces Proposed Changes to 401k Asset Management PTE
The industry is changing, and so should the exemption, department says
SEC Proposes Mandatory Climate Change Reporting Rules
'82% of companies agreed that they should be afforded the flexibility to determine how ESG issues apply to them'
IRS Finally Clarifies 401(k) RMD Calculations in Proposed Rule
Commenters are “strongly encouraged” to submit public comments electronically
Analysis Finds 95% of Comments Oppose DOL’s ESG Rule
Analysis of comments on the Department of Labor’s proposed rule regarding ESG investments in retirement plans shows landslide of opposition.
Commenters Hammer DOL on Proposed ESG Rule
DOL ESG proposed rule faces strong opposition as commenters warn it could harm investors and restrict fiduciary flexibility.