“Industry participants also argue that the rule transforms one-off transactions into fiduciary relationships in violation of the common law, but the common law of the states is divided on this, and there is a need for a federal standard regulating investment advice fiduciaries.”
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CITs can only be offered within the confines of a trust relationship. That means the plan itself might be structurally different than one that has an investment menu limited to mutual funds.
Today, in reading some of the headlines, you’d think they’re greater than sliced bread. They may be. They may not be. Still, there are differences, and 401k plans sponsors would benefit from practicing the utmost in due diligence when determining if CITs are the right fit for their plan.
Two opposing forces, what does “fiduciary” really mean, and, speaking of conflicts-of-interest.
If you’re a fiduciary and you haven’t ask this question, you might want to read this before you make your next decision.
Top-down retirement policy ideas, “What? I pay Fees?” and what we remember (and don’t) about market volatility
Changes, SEC as cavalry, and the revenge of the Alts.
Cap Cutting, Back Burners, and Eternal Truths
Fiduciary irony, fee disbelief, and investment deja vu.
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SECURE, BI, and 3% fees!