Tag: DOL

Regulation November 2, 2020

DOL, Dubious About ESG Pension Investing, Cuts It a Bit of Slack in Final Rule

The regulation still requires that plans only use financial considerations in investments, but says companies’ pollution and bad governance may be factors, too.

Newsmakers June 30, 2020

DOL Proposes Exemption, New Compensation for Fiduciaries

Investment professionals acting in their clients’ best interest can receive compensation for advice such as rollover recommendations, the agency said. 

Regulation June 25, 2020

DOL Proposal Will Chill ESG Corporate Pension Investing, Advocates Say

The proposed federal rule takes a dim view of sustainable investing that’s not focused solely on returns.

News June 8, 2018

Responsibly Handling a DOL Investigation – A Primer for CIOs

During an investigation, DOL typically focuses on a core set of issues. 

News July 21, 2017

Treasury Approves Benefits Cuts for United Furniture Workers Pension Fund

Pension becomes only the second fund to be approved for cuts under Klein-Miller.