Defined Contribution

Language in the Department of Labors proposed conflict-of-interest rule, which would expand the fiduciary status to advisors of 401(k) plans with less than $100 million in assets, will affect how advisors communicate.

Fiduciaries need to question their existing and potential investments--let's examine David Witz's 6 questions a fiduciary must ask, especially in light of Tussey v. ABB.

The benefits of the Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule do not outweigh the costs, according to one witness at a Senate subcommittee hearing on the rule.

Two lawsuits against banks have been filed by the Department of Labor--one settled, one remains.

The case against Stiefel Laboratories Inc. continues--for one plaintiff.

Voya Financial, one of the biggest providers of retirement plans, has filed comments on the proposed fiduciary rule from the Department of Laborand those comments are not full of praise.