Federal Regulation
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Debate: Are Lifetime Income Illustrations Helpful?
By William H. Byrnes | Robert BloinkTwo professors discuss the Secure Act's requirement for plan sponsors to illustrate retirement savings as an annuity.
June 03, 2022
Is It Possible to Disclose a Cyberattack in 4 Days? — SEC RoundupNick Morgan and Tom Zaccaro talk with ex-SEC cyber official John Reed Stark about the regulator's proposal.
June 03, 2022
Medicare Turns a ProfitBut program solvency is still a headache. That could be a pain in the neck for retirement and estate planners.
June 03, 2022
A Top LPL Advisor and Advocate Talks Secure Act 2.0, DOL Fiduciary RuleLPL Government Relations Council chair Judy VanArsdale, also a top-ranked advisor, says her clients appreciate her advocacy efforts.
June 02, 2022
NAIC Rejects Need for Federal Help With Private Equity-Owned Life InsurersThe regulator group told Sherrod Brown its members see more detailed investment information than federal financial institution regulators usually get.
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 02, 2022
Sen. Sherrod Brown Tells CEO Scharf to Fix Wells FargoWells Fargo, "unfortunately, continues to demonstrate its inability to address its longstanding risk management failures," Brown said.
June 02, 2022
Merrill to Pay Clients $15M for Share Class ViolationsFINRA ordered the firm to pay restitution and interest to thousands of customers related to Class C shares sold over a six-year period.