For all the talk of the new definition of fiduciary and the fiduciary standard, an old favorite topic returned to trending this past week. Can you guess what it is? Here’s a hint: It impacts nearly every 401k and IRA investor.
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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…
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?
Some surprises of shoddy reporting in what might normally be considered a quiet week. And some good reporting, too.
Join us in giving thanks to all the news that 401k plans generate. There’s a special gem this week – maybe a hint at how the SEC will rule on the fiduciary standard.
If you give yourself some time to file an article you tend to be a little bit more thorough. Itâs kinda like why âthe fastest guns in the Westâ didnât survive too long â they didnât take the time to aim. This week’s news stories aimed well – and hit!
You won’t believe some of the articles that appeared this week – and supposedly high end publications!
What does the Fiduciary Standard, upside down mutual fund conventional wisdom and dullard annuities all have in common?
Fiduciary News Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 4/15/11
Looks like reporters might be sensing they’ve written all they can about the fight for the fiduciary standard. And speaking of standards, guess what oldie but goodie pops up as trending this week?