The DOL plans to turn up the heat, states look for alternatives to pensions, politicians spout lobbyist talking points, and is the end near for revenue sharing?
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States and Feds go in opposite directions on retirement, the fiduciary debate gets hotter and more strangeness in the world of investments.
Retirees dodge a Washington Bullet, the fiduciary debate heats up, a look into the future with future disclosure and the beginning of the end of Modern Portfolio Theory?
Politicians want to milk the 401k cash cow, the DOL catches the industry with its pants down and just who does really benefit from the new Fee Disclosure Rule?
Washington attacks 401k plans as states move to convert DB plans to DC plans, fiduciary advocates take off the gloves, annuities replace TDFs as favorite whipping boy and more.
The battle of public pensions begins with an attack on the 401k as the 401k industry digs in its heels against the DOL Fiduciary Rule while many anticipate sticker shock from the looming Fee Disclosure Rule.
Will the fiduciary standard go down with Obama? Will they finally pay attention to the 401k Fee ticking time bomb? And, when will they ever learn?
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Meddling politicians, the infantile Fiduciary debate, a DOL surprise and a totally backwards approach to giving investment advice – what more can you ask for?