Was the initial euphoria of proponents of the Fiduciary Standard premature? Read the fine print of the SEC report here and decide for yourself.
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This one paper almost accidentally seals the deal for the fiduciary standard, exposes the conflict-of-interest created by 12b-1 fees and, dare we say, touches the forbidden third rail of all investment research…
As the world waits for the SEC to declare their decision on the fiduciary standard, the media spits out its last thoughts before the regulator makes its announcement.
Did the DOL just upstage the SEC? Or merely raise the liability for the 401k fiduciary?
The major media tries to say something on the industry and falls flat. Meanwhile, the industry journalists write about things that matter, but only insiders read.
The question remains: Do the new DOL mutual fund reporting requirements merely add to the worries of 401k plan sponsors?
An otherwise quiet news week produces a flurry of stories on one single under-reported issue: coincidence or not?
Does the most widely read Fiduciary News story in 2010 reflect a latent concern among 401k fiduciaries or does is represent an eerie omen?
If you’ve been floating in space for the past twelve months, have no fear as these articles are the ones you most want to read to catch up on the happenings of 2010.
Fiduciary News Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 1/21/11
This was perhaps the most critical regulatory week in years with the SEC issuing two highly anticipated reports, including the Fiduciary Standard report. Many of this week’s articles explain the intrigue behind the SEC’s doings.