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Should The American Airlines ESG Fiduciary Case Be Dismissed?
On the face of it, American Airlines seemed to follow its documented process. So, what did the company do wrong?
401k Plan Sponsors Must Be Wary Of Fiduciary Liability Associated With Bitcoin ETFs
Plan sponsors need to think about it in these terms: Does it make sense to have a pork-belly ETF on a 401k investment menu? How about orange futures?
What’s The ‘Over/Under’ On The DOL’s New Fiduciary Rule?
Between the IRA Rollover matter and the redefinition of “regular services,” there is no shortage of ways to chip away at the new Rule. What might be one way we can expect to see the industry attack the Rule in front of a judge?
What 401k Plan Sponsors Should Do About ‘Lost’ Participants
The DOL’s guidance on missing plan participants appears just as effective as its week 2012 Mutual Fund Fee Disclosure Rule. Yes, it’s there, but it has no viability. Still, that doesn’t mean 401k plan sponsors can ignore the issue, even if they have not lost participants.
Ideas From ‘Beyond Fiduciary’ Hint At The Future Of 401k
The antiseptic compliance regime spelled out by the DOL and ERISA has to date defined fiduciary services. Perhaps, if we’re going to consider what is “beyond” that sterile definition, we might want to go back to the future. In a sense, rediscovering where “fiduciary” initially came from might suggest where it is headed.
Why Is ‘Fiduciary’ Losing Its Luster?
Back then, at least, we knew who wore the white hats and who whore the black hats. Today, thanks to muddled and often conflicting regulations for multiple agencies, everyone is wearing fifty shades of gray.
Extreme 401k Makeover: Here’s Why DC Guaranteed Income Is A Pipedream
So what if a few very high net savers end up with bigger retirement plans? Good for them. The point is to make it easier for more people to save more.
Five Fast & Fabulous 401k Fixes
Well, if we’re thinking outside the box, why not go big? It turns out, retirement planning isn’t just about accumulating sources of future funds.
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