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How to Invest in Crypto Now
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinFrom cryptocurrency exchanges to private funds to crypto-linked ETFs, your clients have plenty of investing options.
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 01, 2022
New Bill Would Bar DOL From Constraining 401(k) InvestmentsThe Financial Freedom Act is likely a reaction to Labor's scrutiny of crypto, Ed Slott and Fred Reish said.
May 24, 2022
Pension Risk Transfer Pricing for the Smaller PlanDefined-benefit plan obligations can be a concern for Main Street employers, too.
May 19, 2022
DOL Provides Fiduciary Rule UpdateMeanwhile, Labor had an "interesting conversation" with Fidelity on its new Bitcoin 401(k) offering, EBSA head Ali Khawar says.
April 29, 2022
Get Ready for New DOL IRA Rollover Guidelines This SummerAdvisors should brush up on rollover standards now to ensure they're ready to comply come July.
April 26, 2022
DOL Has 'Grave Concerns' With Fidelity's Bitcoin 401(k) Move: WSJCybersecurity consultant John Reed Stark, financial planner Jeff Levine and Morningstar's Christine Benz also aired concerns about the move.