Retirement policy retreads, the latest from the front lines of the fiduciary battle, and the WorryMeter and the markets.
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Two opposing forces, what does “fiduciary” really mean, and, speaking of conflicts-of-interest.
Worse, those held accountable for the potential damage of the flaw are not these detached organizations, but the professionals implicitly promoting the festering error – regular people ranging from bank trustees hired to guard the interests of beneficiaries to retirement plan sponsors and trustees responsible for protecting their employees.
401k past and future, fiduciary conflict, and true portfolios
MEP Fever and Carly Simon sings “Fiduciary” (to the tune of “Anticipation’).
Silly public policy, the coming Fiduciary thing, and the return of classic investing headlines.
Compliance Do-Overs, Fiduciary Momentum, and “Free” lunches.
Still, if one has confidence the marketplace will drive the industry towards focusing on the best interests of clients, then a de facto fiduciary standard can emerge organically, without overt reliance on regulators.
We asked financial professionals across the nation for their thoughts on the SEC’s effort. As you might imagine, it’s clear Regulation Best Interest has some good points and some not-so-good points.
FiduciaryNews.com Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 11/30/18
Retirement policy retreads, fiduciary court headlines, and aligning required reporting requirements with investors’ behavior.