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Retirement Plan Cybersecurity the Issue in a New Lawsuit

A retirement plan participant who had $99,000 stolen from her account has sued the plan sponsor and plan providers.

October 14, 2019
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Retirement Income Coming Soon to a 401(k) Near You
Experts believe that in the next few years, DC plan sponsors will embrace this option.
October 3, 2019
Compliance
The Four Possible Paths for Senate SECURE Act Passage

There are several potential paths forward for the SECURE Act, which remains stalled in the U.S. Senate despite is bipartisan appeal.

October 7, 2019
exclusives
Plugging the Leak: Uncashed Distribution Checks
Drip… drip… drip. The slow drip of defined contribution plan leakage continues.
October 8, 2019
Deals & People
Broadridge Acquisition of Fi360 Underlines RIA Fiduciary Evolution

Leading up to its own acquisition by the larger Broadridge organization, Fi360 had been actively acquiring other fiduciary solutions firms, aiming to build a comprehensive suite of RIA services.

October 14, 2019

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