The year closed with a lot of contemplation on the 2011 that was and the 2011 that was not, with a dash of hope for the 2012 to be.
Commentary
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.
The downsizing of the Fiduciary Standard, an Orwellian porcine view of fees and yet another search for the Holy Investment Option Grail.
A simple heuristic explains the importance of the Fiduciary Rule, blizzard warning on Fee Disclosure, the truth about Stable Value funds and a slew of court rulings.
The father renounces the fruit of his loins, a disappointing prediction and a whole lot of investment “I told you so’s.”
Will Congress be the Grinch that stole our 401k plans and try to balance the budget on the backs of retirees?
FiduciaryNews Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 1/6/12
The industry begins to accept the eventual fiduciary rule while rumors swirl on whether the Fee Disclosure Rule will be delayed.