For Providers, 2015 Was Year of the Fiduciary
Looking back over a year of compliance coverage on www.plansponsor.com, few topics match the volume of reporting filed on the Department...
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Reps Try Again to Influence Fiduciary Rule Process
Representatives say their new proposals would take steps to codify a set of bipartisan principles members introduced in November.
Budget Bill Will Not Delay Fiduciary Rule Process
There were several proposals moving in Congress around the omnibus appropriation budget deal regarding the fiduciary rule.
Change in Fiduciary Rule Process Could Happen Soon
Lawmakers are proposing that efforts to deter the DOL’s fiduciary rule should be included in a must-pass budget proposal.
Committee Hears Arguments for Action Against Fiduciary Rule
A congressional subcommittee heard testimony about the proposed bipartisan principles that go head to head with the fiduciary proposal.
Another Challenge to the DOL Fiduciary Rule
Congressional representatives seek to protect retirement investors and stall DOL fiduciary rule.
Does the Intel Retirement Plans Case Have Merit?
PLANSPONSOR reached out to Marcia Wagner, principle with Wagner Law Group in Boston, for comments about the case.
SURVEY SAYS: Thoughts About Economically Targeted Investing
What some call “socially responsible investing” has been slow to make its way into retirement plans.
House Passes Bill Opposing Fiduciary Rule
The Retail Investor Protection Act is likely to be vetoed by the White House.
Current Focus of the DOL
Phyllis Borzi revealed some of the thoughts behind certain DOL initiatives, and asked for help from the industry.
Perez Speech Hints at DOL Fiduciary Flexibility
Speaking at a Brookings Institution public meeting, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez said he is “confident we will be...
Lawmakers Want a Review of Fiduciary Rule Changes
In a letter to the DOL, members of Congress ask that changes made to the proposed fiduciary rule be submitted...
House Committee Vote Snubs DOL Fiduciary Proposal
The Republican-controlled House Financial Services Committee approved H.R. 1090, the “Retail Investor Protection Act,” for potential consideration by the floor.
Legislators Hear Arguments About Fiduciary Reform
Hearings before two House Financial Services subcommittees add more commentary to the debate about the DOL's proposed fiduciary rule.
Misconceptions Fog Fiduciary Rule’s Upside
The proposed fiduciary rule would protect investors with slender assets in rollovers, DOL says.
Clearing Up Money Market Fund Reform Misunderstanding
Plan sponsors will not necessarily have to divest from retail money market funds under SEC’s pending reforms, but many may...
Regulatory Change Brewing Beyond Fiduciary Rule
Focus on DOL’s fiduciary rulemaking is understandable—but there are other major regulatory changes in the works that will directly impact...
DOL Stands Firm on Fiduciary Rule Despite Negative Comments
With hearings ongoing in Washington, Labor Secretary Perez underscores commitment to fiduciary rule change in letter to federal lawmakers.
Fiduciary Rule Hearings Kick Off in Washington
There is perhaps no better venue than a marathon Labor Department hearing to show what practices and beliefs most divide...
DOL Publishes Fiduciary Rule Hearing Schedule
The Department of Labor has released its agenda for next week’s public hearings to discuss the department’s proposed fiduciary rule...