With the pain of the Target Date Fund 2008/09 market crash debacle still lingering in the mind, to best assess the potential fiduciary liability inherent in TDFs – no matter what safes harbors were promised by the PPA – it’s critical that 401k plan sponsors understand what’s good about them, what’s bad about them, and just why they’re so popular.
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Compliance tug of war, John Oliver speaks, and a truce in the passive-active war.
Do 401k plan sponsors know the fiduciary minefield they’re stepping into when they select a QDIA?
Fiduciary suit, a fee Gotcha! and an indexing Oops!
A Multi-Pronged Fiduciary Attack, “Small” no longer “safe,” and grappling with the inevitable.
Government fixin’s, Fiduciary High Noon, and Investment “Jack-in-the-Box.”
Faux Regulation, Fiduciary Liability Redux, and Interest Rate Follies.
The Camel’s Nose. the Faustian Fiduciary Bargain, and an Ode to the Annuity.
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Government Resources
- DOL: elaws – ERISA Fiduciary Advisor
- DOL: Fiduciary Education Campaign: Getting It Right – Know Your Fiduciary Responsibilities
- DOL: Getting Ready for Changes In Filing Your Plan’s Annual Return/Report Form 5500
- DOL: Meeting Your Fiduciary Responsibilities
- DOL: Reporting and Disclosure Guide for Employee Benefit Plans
- DOL: Selecting An Auditor For Your Employee Benefit Plan
- DOL: Selecting And Monitoring Pension Consultants
- DOL: Tips For Selecting And Monitoring Service Providers For Your Employee Benefit Plan
- DOL: Understanding Retirement Plan Fees And Expenses
- DOL: What You Should Know About Your Retirement Plan
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