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DOL seeking input on income illustrations rules
By Elizabeth D. FestaOne rule would require a participants accrued benefits to be listed as an estimated lifetime stream of payments.
April 03, 2013
Does fiduciary coverage for rollovers lie ahead?The GAO said the DOL and IRS should reduce the waiting period to roll over into a 401(k) plan and improve the asset verification process.
March 28, 2013
Black Caucus Members Balk at DOL Fiduciary RuleThe Congressional Black Caucus is warning the DOL that its plan to extend ERISAs fiduciary standard to IRAs will hurt African-American savers.
March 13, 2013
ESOPs: Great Tax-Wise for Business Owners, but Beware the DOLYour small-business-owning clients may be looking for ways to reduce or defer the taxes they will incur should they sell their business. An ESOP strategy can work well, but be wary of DOL inquiries.
March 07, 2013
Why IRA consolidation makes even more senseThis year, the Department of Labor is on a crusade to subject IRA accounts to an ERISA fiduciary standard.
March 07, 2013
Why IRA consolidation makes even more senseThis year, the Department of Labor is on a crusade to subject IRA accounts to an ERISA fiduciary standard.
February 28, 2013
DOL, SEC, FINRA Enforcement Roundup: DOL Recovers $43 Million for Madoff VictimsAmong other recent enforcement actions were SEC charges against two Connecticut-based hedge fund managers and their firms for fraud.
February 28, 2013
3 Issues That Will Dominate DOL Fiduciary DebatePay close attention to three areas of the DOLs reproposed fiduciary rule once its released in July, says Brad Campbell, former head of EBSA.