Washington Perspective
What's New
- Department of Labor Releases Service Provider Fee Disclosure Regulations
On July 15, 2010, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) released its final service provider fee disclosure regulations, bringing to fruition a more than two and one-half year regulatory project. - Congress Passes Major Finance Reform Bill; Regulators to Define “Swaps”
The House and Senate passed the final version of the financial services reform legislation. A provision directs the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission to study whether stable value contracts fall within the definition of a “swap.” - House Representatives Schwartz and Johnson Reintroduce National Save for Retirement Week Resolution
Reps. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) and Sam Johnson (R-TX) this week introduced H.Res. 1481, which designates Oct. 17–23, 2010 as National Save for Retirement Week.
Key Legislative Issues
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Our Public Affairs office works with Congress, key executive branch officials, and public sector groups to protect and build the retirement security of participants we serve. We bring our expertise in public sector retirement plans to policy makers during debates on retirement plans (401(a) and 457) and retirement health savings initiatives.
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Key Regulatory Issues
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