QPA Insights
Welcome to QPA Insights, where we’ll share knowledge and insights into ERISA 3 (38) qualified plans. Here our highly experienced team will write on topics plan sponsors and advisers alike will be interested in such as the regulatory environment, tools, plan management, and more.
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Hot Topics from American Bar Association Meetings
We participated a few days ago in the American Bar Association Tax Section meeting in Boston. There were two clear themes emerging from the discussions with Government representatives and ERISA attorneys: (1) retirement plan industry members are still working to...
Understanding the Fiduciary Regulation: Who?
This one will be interesting. The Fiduciary regulation is – as far as regulations go – pretty clear in defining who is a fiduciary. The DOL sought to replace an old, subjective, five-part test with a principled approach that will create more certainty. For those who are familiar with fiduciary responsibilities, it appears the DOL will accomplish that goal.
Blog Introduction- Welcome!
We are here today with exciting news at an important time. Over the last year we have seen three significant retirement plan developments that affect you, as a plan sponsor or provider. The United States Supreme Court reminded fiduciaries of the importance of a...
Making Sense of How the Fiduciary Regulation Impacts You
When the Department of Labor makes the biggest change to fiduciary responsibilities since 1975, it draws people’s attention. Plan sponsors. Financial advisers. Brokers. Attorneys. Recordkeepers. TPAs. Consultants. The SEC. FINRA. Congress. The list goes on and on. It...
Understanding the Fiduciary Regulation: Why?
The expanded definition of “Fiduciary” is complex. The prohibited transaction exemptions are evenmore complex. How can we keep it all straight? How can we understand how it will affect you? Let’s start with the policy reasons behind the DOL guidance. The final...