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DB Pension Endgame Options – Pensions Regulator Guidance

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The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published guidance for trustees on new models and options for DB and hybrid pension schemes. While some of these are endgame options, the guidance also covers options for improving financial...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

U.S. Department Of Labor Has “Serious Concerns” Over 401(K) Plan’s Investments In Cryptocurrencies

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The U.S. Department of Labor cautions plan fiduciaries to exercise extreme care before they consider adding a cryptocurrency option to a 401(k) plan’s investment menu for plan participants....more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

DOL Warns 401(k) Plan Fiduciaries about Cryptocurrency Investments

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Investments in Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are becoming more and more mainstream. Driven by outrageous returns, and presenting outrageous volatility and risk, both traditional institutional and individual...more

Holland & Knight LLP

DOL Requests Information on Protection of Retirement Plans from Climate Risks

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The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on Feb. 14, 2022, issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input regarding the protection of pensions and retirement savings...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

SEC to Advisors and Funds – Adopt and Implement Cybersecurity Policies and Procedures

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On February 9, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) voted to propose rule 206(4)-9 under the Advisers Act and 38a-2 under the Investment Company Act (collectively, “Proposed Rule”). In general, the Proposed Rule...more

Poyner Spruill LLP

Plan Cybersecurity Guidance: DOL Enforcement Warrants Plan Sponsor Action

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Benefit plan sponsors and plan fiduciaries should take note and act quickly—the Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a new cybersecurity guidance package with far-reaching effects and has already begun including this in its...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

DOL Plan Audits Updated To Include Several Questions About Compliance With Its Cybersecurity Guidelines

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In April, we posted about the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issuing cybersecurity guidance for employee retirement plans. That is, April 14, 2021. Shortly thereafter, the...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

[Webinar] Protecting Your Employee Benefits Plan from Cybersecurity Threats | What Does the US Department of Labor’s Guidance Mean...

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McDermott Will & Emery invites you to a webinar for an in-depth discussion on the US Department of Labor’s initial cybersecurity guidance for retirement plans under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and what...more

Perkins Coie

US Department of Labor Issues Highly Anticipated Cybersecurity Guidance for ERISA Plans

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On April 14, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released three-part guidance on cybersecurity issues for employee benefit plans, marking its first significant commentary on the issue since its comprehensive but...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

DOL Finally Issues Cybersecurity Guidance for Retirement Plans

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On April 14, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) finally issued first-ever guidance for plan sponsors, plan fiduciaries, record keepers and plan participants on best...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

USDOL Offers Guidance on Data Security for Plan Fiduciaries and Service Providers

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The Employee Benefits Security Administration of the United States Department of Labor (“EBSA”) recently published guidance regarding cybersecurity best practices for recordkeepers and service providers responsible for plan...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

Just another TPA error

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Retirement plans with more than 100 participants require a CPA audit for their Form 5500. However, small plans with less than 100 participants may sometimes require an audit. This often happens when more than 5% of the Plan’s...more

Carlton Fields

Retirement Plans Can Solve The Million-Dollar Problem For Entities At Risk Of Excise Taxes On Compensation

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All entities, including governmental entities, are now potentially liable for penalties due to overpaying employees....more

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Class action lawsuit isn’t the only fear

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Plan sponsors will say it all the time: they are too small to be sued in a class action lawsuit. That may be true, but a class action lawsuit isn’t the only thing to fear....more

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The Rosenbaum Law Firm Review - November 2016

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Things That Won't Help A Retirement Plan Sponsor Limit Their Liability. Yup, not going to help. When I was a teenager, we were told that eating oat bran would lower cholesterol and it didn't. We're told that...more

Carlton Fields

What’s Your Game Plan? Offensive or Defensive: Playing to Your Strengths [Expect Focus – October 2016]

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- AXA Prevails at First Post-Jones v. Harris Excessive Fee Trial - Potential Secondary Effects of Regulatory Examinations: Evidentiary Issues and Preclusion in Parallel Litigation - On The Horizon: Global...more

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