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Retirement Is a DOL Priority: Labor Secretary
By Melanie WaddellLabor Secretary Marty Walsh called lack of access to retirement plans a "crisis" and indicated more crypto regs could be coming.
November 18, 2022
Industry Groups Press Lawmakers to Pass Secure Act 2.0If Secure Act 2.0 fails to get attached to a budget bill, the sweeping retirement bill "will languish" next year, says ERISA attorney Brad Campbell.
October 26, 2022
DOL Extends Indie Contractor Rule Comment PeriodThe comment period has been extended to 60 days from 45.
October 24, 2022
FSI Asks DOL to Extend Indie Contractor Rule Comment PeriodThe comment period should be extended to 90 days from 45, FSI's David Bellaire says.
October 21, 2022
How DOL's New Independent Contractor Rule Could Cause Major Headaches for AdvisorsThe proposed rule stands to cost advisory firms more time and money, FSI General Counsel David Bellaire tells ThinkAdvisor.
October 11, 2022
10 Quick Facts About the New IRS Final Health Premium 'Family Glitch' RegsOfficials say workers will need advice about "split coverage" tradeoffs.
October 11, 2022
DOL Issues New Independent Contractor RuleFSI is reviewing the rule to ensure advisors' independent contractor status is protected, Dale Brown says.
September 29, 2022
Senate Confirms Lisa Gomez to Key DOL PostGomez is now in charge of Labor's fiduciary rulemaking.