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What to Do About the Return of the DOL Rule
By Thomas D. GiachettiBy Dec. 20, broader "prohibited transaction exemption" rules will be mandatory, and advisors will need to comply.
March 22, 2021
Senate Confirms Walsh as Labor SecretaryWith Walsh's confirmation, the Senate has now confirmed all 15 of President Joe Biden's cabinet secretaries.
March 19, 2021
Senate Sets Monday Vote on Walsh DOL NominationThe Senate's Monday docket does not mention a vote on Gary Gensler to be SEC chairman.
March 18, 2021
Senate to Vote Thursday on Walsh DOL, Gensler SEC NominationsGensler is a former CFTC chief, and Walsh is the mayor of Boston.
March 16, 2021
401(k) Plans Have a Big Cybersecurity Problem, Need Guidance: GAOAfter a congressional request to review these risks, GAO concludes that vendors are weak links.
March 10, 2021
DOL Won't Enforce New Rules on ESG in Retirement PlansThe rule limiting ESG investments in 401(k) plans "has had a chilling effect on plan fiduciaries," ERISA lawyer Fred Reish says.
February 25, 2021
DOL Expands Eligibility for Pandemic Unemployment BenefitsThree new categories of workers have been added, and benefits will be retroactive.
February 17, 2021
Rollovers Are Fiduciary Advice Under New DOL RuleA rollover likely implies a continuing advisory relationship, former EBSA head Brad Campbell says.