by David Torrillo | Jan 14, 2017 | Employee Benefit Plans, News and Press Releases, Policy Updates, Retirement - 401(k), 403(b)
In January 2017, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration released it CONSUMER PROTECTIONS FOR RETIREMENT INVESTORS – FAQS ON YOUR RIGHTS AND FINANCIAL ADVISERS. Per the Department of Labor, beginning on April 10, 2017, retirement...
by David Torrillo | Apr 6, 2016 | Employee Benefit Plans, Forms and Procedures, News and Press Releases, Policy Updates, Retirement - 401(k), 403(b)
The Department of Labor (“DOL”) on April 6, 2016 issued its final rules to address fiduciary standards. The U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration’s fact sheet of the new rule follows: Summary Since 1974, when Congress...
by David Torrillo | Jan 25, 2016 | Employee Benefit Plans, News and Press Releases, Retirement - 401(k), 403(b)
On a recent AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center webcast, the Chief Accountant of the Department of Labor expressed the DOL’s concerns over cybersecurity. Specifically, the DOL believes that electronic plan records, whether they are maintained...
by David Torrillo | Nov 13, 2015 | Employee Benefit Plans, News and Press Releases
The DOL has begun to communicate to Plan administrators via e-mail that selecting a qualified CPA who has the expertise to perform an audit in accordance with professional auditing standards is a critical responsibility in safeguarding plan’s assets and ensuring...
by David Torrillo | Oct 23, 2015 | Employee Benefit Plans, Forms and Procedures, News and Press Releases, Policy Updates, Retirement - 401(k), 403(b)
The U.S. Labor Department has issued new guidance regarding economically targeted investments (ETIs) made by retirement plans covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. ETIs are investments that are selected for the benefits they create in addition to the...
