Tag: Conflict of Interest Standards

Compliance June 18th, 2018

Non-ERISA 403(b)s Could Be Affected by SEC Conflict of Interest Proposal

The Wagner Law Group says non-ERISA 403(b) plans may satisfy the definition of “retail customer” in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC)’s Regulation: Best Interest section of its proposal.

MARKET MIRROR

Thursday, the Dow lost 134.79 points (0.53%) to finish at 25,064.50, the NASDAQ was down 29.15 points (0.37%) at 7,825.30, and the S&P 500 closed 11.13 points (0.40%) lower at 2,804.49. The Russell 2000 increased 9.44 points (0.56%) to 1,701.31, and the Wilshire 5000 decreased 112.39 points (0.38%) to 29,326.27.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note increased 10/32, bringing its yield down to 2.836%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond climbed 18/32, decreasing its yield to 2.959%.

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Tag: Conflict of Interest Standards

Non-ERISA 403(b)s Could Be Affected by SEC Conflict of Interest Proposal

Employees Want Financial Education and Employers Are Stepping Up

Missing Inaction

HSA Amendment Bills Moved to U.S. House

(b)lines Ask the Experts – Must Plans Adopt Budget Act New Hardship Withdrawal Rules?

Health Savings Accounts Post Another Strong Year of Growth