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Fiduciary News Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 2/25/11
This week was an important week for plan sponsors worried whether their 401k decision would come back to bite them. Yet, despite the media blather, one quote stands out as the ultimate truth. We’ve got it for you here.
Does New Study Seal the Deal for Fiduciary Standard – or Just Warn Plan Sponsors?
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 Five Most Widely Read Fiduciary News Stories in 2010 (Part II of II)
Does the most widely read Fiduciary News story in 2010 reflect a latent concern among 401k fiduciaries or does is represent an eerie omen?
Fiduciary News Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 12/10/10
Welcome to Fiduciary News Trending Topics. Each Monday, we’ll give you a quick synopsis of the major news events and trends impacting ERISA plan sponsors, 401k fiduciaries and those in the business of supporting these fine folks. If you smile when you read these entertaining snippets, well, that’s the idea. Fiduciary News Lead Story: “401k […] Read Full Article
Fiduciary News Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 12/3/10
In a week that featured the DOL’s new Target Date Fund disclosure proposal, angst over delayed reforms remains.
Fiduciary News Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 11/19/10
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.
Fiduciary News Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 11/12/10
An expected study reveals ETFs may be more dangerous than originally thought – and the nearly trillion dollar industry tries to shoot holes in it. Meanwhile, are we taking a giant step backward in reforming 12b-1 fees and the fiduciary standard?
Will 401k Plan Sponsors Wonder: Doth the 12b-1 Industry Protest Too Much?
Was a major financial professional organization covering up some important data in their comment letter to the SEC? Or is the industry’s 401k defense of 12b-1 fees much ado about nothing?
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