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401(k) plans in regulatory firing line

Numerous regulatory and legislative activity is affecting 401(k) plans in the US. Fee disclosure, target date fund disclosure and a rule on the provision of investment advice are areas with consequences for plan sponsors and participants.

Defined Contribution News: Regulatory & Legislative Update (pdf)
By Elizabeth Henderson, Roger Williams, and Diane Smola

 
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