Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Bill Would Allow ESG Criteria, Investments in Retirement Plans
By Melanie WaddellSen. Tina Smith's bill would "formally repeal" the Trump-era rule on ESG investing.
May 12, 2021
DOL Withdrawal of Independent Contractor Rule Threatens Indie Advisor Business Model: FSIDOL's decision to withdraw the rule stands to increase costs for advisors and their firms, FSI's David Bellaire tells ThinkAdvisor.
May 11, 2021
Secure Act 2.0 Rules Leave Ed Slott, Advisors PuzzledWhile the bipartisan, savings-boosting bill is popular, it contains some confusing rules, they say.
May 08, 2021
Secure Act 2.0: A Gateway to 'Rothification' of Retirement?Advisor Jamie Cox says requiring Roth treatment of catch-up 401(k) contributions would be "the beginning of something bigger."
May 05, 2021
Why Secure Act 2.0 Should Fly Through Congress: Michael FinkeDelaying RMDs and increasing access to cheaper investments are "easy" problems compared with fixing Social Security, he told ThinkAdvisor.
May 05, 2021
Top 9 Retirement Changes in 'Secure 2.0' Bill That's Headed to HouseBesides raising the RMD age to 75, the bill also boosts auto-enrollment and catch-up contributions and expands some investment options.
May 03, 2021
Bill to Boost RMD Age to 75 Up for First Vote WednesdayThe Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021 would also expand auto-enrollment and catch-up contributions in 401(k)s.
April 30, 2021
Andy Friedman: Tax Bill Is a Must-Do This YearBiden's "tax increases are going to accompany stimulus that is much greater than the tax increases themselves," says Friedman.