Second thoughts on the new MEP, a growing (fiduciary) consensus, and the return of a Halloween (fee) nightmare.
Tag "401k"
MEP Fever and Carly Simon sings “Fiduciary” (to the tune of “Anticipation’).
More regulatory silliness, Son of Fiduciary? and Looking for Mr. Low-Fee Bar.
Silly public policy, the coming Fiduciary thing, and the return of classic investing headlines.
Compliance Do-Overs, Fiduciary Momentum, and “Free” lunches.
Clash of the retirement policy titans, scraping the bottom of the (fee) barrel, and why we can’t handle the choice we think we want.
As we approach clarity with regards to Congressional action and/or implementation of the Trump Executive Order, we may find need to expand these MEP guidelines. Until then, though, companies in business associations where commonality exists may wish to use these ground rules when determining if a 401k MEP is the right course to take.
“…the best efforts of those focused on product, not investors, are ultimately doomed to failure.”
MEPs, Fees, and Leveling the ETF playing field.
FiduciaryNews.com Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 11/9/18
401k past and future, fiduciary conflict, and true portfolios