Regulation
Idaho Bills Aim to Curb Public ESG Investing
Legislation identifies sustainable investing as being among ‘disfavored state investments.’
Tag: Legislation
Baltimore Pension Funds to Divest From Fossil Fuels
The city council will also consider a legislative package aiming to tackle climate change.
Asset Management Culture
Lawmakers Propose Portable Retirement Accounts Bill
The PRIA Act is intended to help Americans avoid losing retirement funds when changing jobs.
Pensions
House Considers Auto-Enrollment Legislation
The proposed bill would require nearly all US companies to enroll workers in a retirement plan.
Pensions
Senators Reintroduce Bills to Bolster Retirement Savings
The four bipartisan bills are sponsored by Sens. Cory Booker and Todd Young.
Regulation
Bill Seeks to Close Private Equity Compensation ‘Loophole’
The legislation aims to increase the rate at which PE and hedge fund managers are taxed.
Maine Becomes First State to Pass Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill
The state pension fund has more than $1 billion invested in companies such as Chevron, Exxon, and ConocoPhillips.
Regulation
Sustainable Investment Legislation Re-Introduced in Congress
Dual bills would require fiduciaries to consider ESG factors in investment decision-making.
Regulation
Securing a Strong Retirement Act Passes Ways and Means Committee
Among other measures, the bill would expand automatic enrollment for 401(k) and 403(b) plans.
Newsmakers
Vermont Pension Reform Plan Blasted by State Teachers, Workers
Proposal would require public employees to contribute more, work longer, and earn less.
Will Political Divisions Mess Up Economic Growth?
For investors, all the discord could swell uncertainty about long-term investments. Cause for hope: Even now, Republicans and Democrats can find common ground on some things.
Pensions
Democrats Introduce Bill to Protect Pensions, Expand PGBC’s Power
Proposed legislation would create PBGC partition program and end ability to seek benefits cuts under MPRA.
Regulation
How Carbon Pricing Could Get a Boost in Biden’s Washington
Sustainability advocates argue that financial markets are not properly pricing in climate risk. That could change as Democrats take over the executive branch.
Regulation
US Bill Would Create Lost and Found for Retirement Savings
An estimated 30% of all US employees have left a retirement account at a previous employer, lawmakers say.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Relief Measures: American Retirement Association Wants to Squeeze Pension Relief into Third Coronavirus Aid Bill
Ongoing effects of the global virus prompt the ARA to look for ways to assist pension recipients in need.