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June 02, 2022
401(k) Group Sues DOL Over Crypto CrackdownThe lawsuit "challenges DOL's arbitrary and capricious attempt to restrict the use of cryptocurrency in defined contribution retirement plans."
June 01, 2022
New Bill Would Bar DOL From Constraining 401(k) InvestmentsThe Financial Freedom Act is likely a reaction to Labor's scrutiny of crypto, Ed Slott and Fred Reish said.
May 24, 2022
Pension Risk Transfer Pricing for the Smaller PlanDefined-benefit plan obligations can be a concern for Main Street employers, too.
May 19, 2022
DOL Provides Fiduciary Rule UpdateMeanwhile, Labor had an "interesting conversation" with Fidelity on its new Bitcoin 401(k) offering, EBSA head Ali Khawar says.
April 29, 2022
Get Ready for New DOL IRA Rollover Guidelines This SummerAdvisors should brush up on rollover standards now to ensure they're ready to comply come July.
April 26, 2022
DOL Has 'Grave Concerns' With Fidelity's Bitcoin 401(k) Move: WSJCybersecurity consultant John Reed Stark, financial planner Jeff Levine and Morningstar's Christine Benz also aired concerns about the move.
April 26, 2022
Biden's Key DOL Pick Could Get Senate Vote This WeekLisa Gomez's nomination to lead retirement plan oversight could come up for a vote on the Senate floor as early as Tuesday.
April 22, 2022
DOL's Walsh to Launch Retirement Security RoundtablesThe discussions will focus on current retirement security policies for workers and possible areas for reform.
March 31, 2022
Brokers International's Mark Williams on the Annuity Market Force to WatchThe Department of Labor's sales standards were here, then they weren't. Now they're back.
March 30, 2022
IRS Clarifies Secure Act's 'One Bad Apple' Workaround for MEPsEmployers that are interested in MEPs should take note of the new requirements that will likely apply.