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The Easiest Way to Reduce Personal Fiduciary Liability for Plan Sponsors and Other Non-Professional Trustees

It’s the greatest cause of anxiety among plan sponsors, yet it’s so easy to address.

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Why the Fiduciary Standard Can’t Live in Harmony

Is the call for “harmonizing” the SEC and DOL versions of the fiduciary standard merely a ruse to thwart the entire effort?

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The Role and Responsibilities of the Individual Trustee

If this doesn’t scare you…

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Experts Sound Off on DOL’s 401k MEP Advisory Opinion

Did the DOL just cut off the best chance for small businesses to offer low cost retirement plans to their employees?

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Will Broker Evolution Obviate the Fiduciary Standard Debate?

The anti-fiduciary standard tirade may merely be the tired last gasps of a once thriving business model.

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Is Dual Registration the Cause of Opposition to the Fiduciary Standard?

Did a Clinton-era misguided quid pro quo, ultimately approved during the Bush administration, lead to the house of cards we see today?

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Stunning Academic Study May Cause DOL to Retain Original Proposal for Fiduciary Definition

To the extent regulation improves efficiencies, there will always be winners and losers. Those who don’t benefit will always oppose the change.

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408(b)(2) Compliance and the Service Provider List

Fee Disclosure must be done by service. 401k plan sponsors relying on bundled service providers might be in for a surprise.

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401k Plan Sponsors and the Risk of Fiduciary Liability

Things just got a lot tougher for plan sponsors. Here’s what expert ERISA attorneys have to say.

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Will 2012 be the Year of the 401k Fiduciary?

Which plan sponsors will be most impacted by 2012’s emerging regulation?

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