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New DOL ESG Guidance: 401k Friend or Foe?
As retirement plans are adding environmental, social and governance (ESG) options to their investments, they seek direction over…
Dodd-Frank Financial Regulation ‘Rolled Back,’ Not Repealed
Congress acted on a promise made by the president, but probably not to the degree many supporters would…
Danger: Don’t Judge a Fund By its Active/Passive Label
Contrary to the beliefs of (too) many advisors, selecting funds for a fiduciary account based solely on their active…
Senators Want Federal Commission to Review Private Retirement Programs
While not quite calling it a “crisis,” two young Senate guns says America’s private retirement system nonetheless faces…
The Intersection of Three Fiduciary Standards of Care
He’s understandably getting inundated with questions.
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…
IRS Clarifies Health Savings Account Contribution Limits
A bit of confusion was cleared by the IRS on Thursday with its announcement that the maximum deductible…
ESG Considerations for ERISA Fiduciaries: Fi360 Annual Conference
ESG investing is a lot like derivatives. It can be immensely additive and helpful from a return and…
Fiduciary Rule on ‘Life Support,’ SEC Version Might Never Happen: Fi360 Annual Conference
Fi360 executive chairman Blaine Aikin kicked off the firm’s annual conference Wednesday afternoon in San Diego with a…
Wells Fargo Walloped With Massive Fine
Perennial whipping bank Wells Fargo finds itself on the receiving end of a colossal fine and more bad…