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Get the latest news and insights on the Department of Labor's moves around the fiduciary rule, other financial regulations, enforcement actions and more.
With Alts in 401(k)s, DOL Hopes to Spur Product Innovation
By Melanie WaddellEBSA head Daniel Aronowitz envisions investments that widen the pool of available asset classes while still mitigating risks.
April 24, 2026
Lawmakers Urge DOL to Scrap Indie Contractor Rule ProposalIn a letter, Democrats told acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling Friday to revive the 2024 rule.
April 21, 2026
Labor Secretary Leaves Cabinet Amid InvestigationLori Chavez-DeRemer is accused of committing travel fraud and drinking at work.
April 16, 2026
Private Markets Belong in 401(k)sThe defined contribution retirement system should reflect how modern capital markets actually function.
April 15, 2026
DOL Retirement Unit Chief Sets Enforcement PrioritiesDaniel Aronowitz, head of EBSA, states in a new bulletin that EBSA will not use enforcement to drive policy.
March 30, 2026
DOL Proposes Adding Variable Annuities to 401(k) Plan Default Option ListA fiduciary would have to show that the benefits from reducing plan participant liquidity justified the impact.
March 30, 2026
DOL Releases Plan for Alts in 401(k)sLabor has outlined steps 401(k) plan managers can take when considering alternative assets in investment lineups.
March 25, 2026
DOL's Plan for Alts in 401(k)s Clears OMBThe exact contents of the proposal will be unclear until Labor releases the rule.