Carol Buckmann is quoted in this 401ktv article on private equity investments through 401(k) plans.
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Does private equity belong in 401(k) plans? The Department of Labor has issued new guidance cautioning fiduciaries about the risks. Carol Buckmann discusses the issues in this article for Investment News.
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The Department of Labor has cautioned plan fiduciaries to “exercise extreme care” in deciding whether to permit cryptocurrency investments.
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The decision has implications for both 401(k) and 403(b) plan fiduciaries.
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On the hunt for good fiduciary processes when selecting and monitoring investment funds for 401(k) plans after Hughes v. Northwestern University? Ben Josselsohn has some thoughts about how plan sponsors and fiduciaries can demonstrate appropriate procedural prudence as they make difficult tradeoffs when reviewing plan investments and service providers.
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Carol Buckmann authored an article “Settlement Holds ERISA Lessons for Private Co Directors” which has been published by Law360.
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Another court grapples with arbitration of ERISA fiduciary breach claims.
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Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) are a new way for employers to outsource their fiduciary responsibility to a team of professionals.
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There will be many challenges for benefits professionals in 2022. Here are some of the issues.
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It’s time to make 401(k) fee disclosures easier for participants to understand.
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Carol Buckmann is quoted in this article on a new lawsuit challenging the fees paid for 401(k) managed accounts.
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What are your responsibilities if your recordkeeper has been bought by another business?
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Steps for Plan Sponsors to Limit Liability
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More plan sponsors should consider outsourcing plan administration.
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