Compliance

Based on the facts alleged in an amended complaint, the court “concludes that TIAA is not a fiduciary of the plans, thus foreclosing the legal and equitable relief...

The text of the suit offers a detailed look at the investment menu offered to JP Morgan employees, as well as the way fees for the plan have...

Those standing in favor of state-based IRA programs include many retirement plan advisers and other service providers. 

A new bill is aimed at implementing a state-based rulemaking process that will require any person who enters into a service contract or agreement with a 403(b) retirement...

The resolution states Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Obama-era DOL related to savings arrangements established by qualified state political subdivisions for non-governmental employees.

Plaintiffs argue that, instead of acting for the exclusive benefit of the plan and its participants and beneficiaries, “defendants acted for the benefit of themselves,” by favoring JP...

Covered in the guide are such subjects as the Form 5500, annual zone status certification, various forms related to distributions paid, Form 5330, safe harbor notices and many...

The move from DOL this week was not an extension of the applicability date of the fiduciary rule, just a proposal to extend it; there still needs to...

A district court judge in Missouri has denied American Century’s motion for dismissal of a lawsuit accusing the firm of self-dealing within its own 401(k).

PBGC Director Tom Reeder warned of this in an announcement that the agency is providing assistance to yet another multiemployer plan.

If made final, rulemaking proposed today would effectuate a two-month delay in the applicability date of the DOL fiduciary rule. 

While a new OMB determination seemingly makes it more burdensome for the Trump administration to unravel the DOL fiduciary rulemaking, there is some disagreement as to what this...

IRS examiners will determine if appropriate source documents were obtained to substantiate that hardships were made due to an immediate and heavy financial need.

The high court will not offer another review to the long-running case, letting stand a lower court ruling that effectively rejected plaintiffs' arguments that fiduciary breaches had occurred. 

A magistrate judge ultimately found plaintiffs in the case have met their pleading obligations.

The webcast series will help employers and service providers understand how the fiduciary responsibility provisions of ERISA apply to employer-sponsored retirement and health plans.

Though courts are supporting the DOL, actions from the Trump administration may mean those victories do not matter.

However, the resolutions must also be passed by the Senate and signed by the president in order to halt the rule.

The president actually began the first solo press conference of his term by naming Alexander Acosta as his new nominee for the role of DOL Secretary.

The seminar will increase awareness and understanding about basic fiduciary responsibilities when operating a retirement plan.