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Biden's Pick for Key DOL Post Is Up for Vote; Fiduciary Rule Delay Expected
By Melanie WaddellA former EBSA head says Labor won't meet its December deadline to release a new fiduciary rule.
November 09, 2021
Resurrecting 2016 DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Hurt Low-Income Savers: StudyAn advocacy group worries Labor will veer too close to the vacated rule when it updates its definition of fiduciary.
October 25, 2021
DOL Extends Fiduciary Rule Compliance Date, Including Rollover AdviceLabor extended the non-enforcement policy on its fiduciary rule to Jan. 31.
October 15, 2021
4 Tech Trends Transforming 401(k)sEvery aspect of the retirement industry is changing, and technology is at the core of it all, a Vestwell survey found.
October 13, 2021
DOL Opens Door for More ESG Investments in 401(k)sThe agency proposed a new rule that would undo the restrictions imposed under the Trump administration.
October 07, 2021
Defining Who Is a Fiduciary Is Central to ERISA, Biden's DOL Pick SaysLisa Gomez, tapped to lead EBSA, told senators she looks forward to "taking another look at the conflict of interest rule."
October 04, 2021
Senate Panel Plans Thursday Nomination Hearing for Key DOL OfficialIf confirmed, Lisa Gomez would lead the Employee Benefits Security Administration as it prepares a new fiduciary rule.
September 27, 2021
Trade Groups Urge DOL to Extend Fiduciary Rule Compliance DateThe groups express concern that small firms can't afford to comply with a Trump-era rule that may soon be replaced.