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February 16, 2022
DOL Fiduciary Rule Supporters Flock to Capitol Hill to Brief LawmakersStaffers on Capitol Hill have been getting questions ahead of the proposal's expected release, Maureen Thompson of the CFP Board says.
February 11, 2022
DOL Seeks Feedback on Climate Risk in Retirement PlansOne question is if any annuities help savers manage climate-related financial risk.
February 03, 2022
Annuity Group Sues DOL Over Fiduciary RuleFACC says the department has tried to put a major rule change in an introduction.
January 24, 2022
Supreme Court Rules 7th Circuit Erred in Annuity Plan Fiduciary CaseThe justices ruled 8-0 that a 403(b) plan can have ERISA problems, even if it offers participants many choices.
January 14, 2022
Biden's Key DOL Pick Gomez to Get Senate VoteIf confirmed by the full Senate, ERISA attorney Lisa Gomez will be the point person on helping Labor shepherd a new fiduciary rule.
January 06, 2022
Expect Reg BI Enforcement Actions, DOL Rollover Crackdown in 2022Susan Schroeder, Phyllis Borzi and others discuss big developments afoot at the SEC and Labor Department.
January 04, 2022
Biden Renominates Gomez to Key DOL PostThe Senate HELP committee will consider the nomination of Lisa Gomez to lead EBSA on Jan. 12.
December 26, 2021
Sustainable Investing: The Outlook for 2022Through the third quarter, global sustainable funds amassed some $4 trillion in assets, including more than $330 million in U.S. mutual funds and ETFs.
December 15, 2021
SIFMA, ICI Support DOL's ESG Proposal for 401(k) Plans, With ModificationsThe American Securities Association, which represents regional financial services firms, opposes the proposal.
December 13, 2021
Trendspotter: 401(k) Participants Are Staying in Plans After RetirementFor some advisors, this trend raises questions about compensation and conflicts of interest, retirement researchers say.